by Malcolm Pheby | Nov 10, 2018 | Liverpool, Theatre
Since way back in 1826, crowds have been entertained on the spot where the Royal Court Theatre proudly stands today. In the early 19th century it was John Cooke’s royal Amphitheatre of Arts – a home to circuses, operas, plays and concerts. One of the most popular acts...
by Malcolm Pheby | Nov 3, 2018 | Liverpool, Royals
Memories of Diana, Princess of Wales, hold a special place in people’s hearts. Everyone remembers the genuine interest she took in every place she visited – and the warmth she showed to all the well-wishers who greeted her. Liverpool was no exception. This week in...
by Malcolm Pheby | Oct 27, 2018 | 1960s, Industry, Liverpool
The sorry looking row of hostesses’ hats and pilots’ caps at Speke airport said it all. Liverpool airline British Eagle had gone into liquidation. All flights were grounded and the uniforms would never be worn again. Planes emblazoned with the proud British Eagle logo...
by Malcolm Pheby | Oct 6, 2018 | Liverpool, Royals
It was a red-letter day for Liverpool on December 14th 1962 when the Queen arrived at Langton Dock to open up a new trading channel to the world. Large crowds gathered at the Port of Liverpool to see Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, perform the...
by Malcolm Pheby | Sep 30, 2018 | 1960s, Liverpool, Sport
One of the greatest gestures of fair play in sporting history took place on the 18th green at Royal Birkdale on Sunday September 20th 1969. The 18th Ryder Cup between Britain and the USA was balanced on a knife-edge. The three-day event was all square at 16 points...
by Malcolm Pheby | Sep 23, 2018 | 1930s, Liverpool
Some were smiling, others were quiet and apprehensive. A few were even excited. All wore name tags and carried gas masks in cardboard boxes, tied to their coats or necks with bits of string. For these were the evacuees, the children forced to leave Liverpool for the...
