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Date:- 03 August 2007

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 Happy Birthday Liverpool

A settlement in the area of Liverpool dates back longer then records can go. In fact large stones with carvings predating Stonehenge have been found in Liverpool, but it was not until King John signed the city's charter in August 1207, that Liverpool became a city. From then on it became the gateway to the world and a leading light of the industrial revolution and during World War 2 the UK’s main port. By the 1960 Liverpool was world famous for not only 2 cathedrals and 2 well known football clubs, but also for its music. This city has influenced the world in more ways than one and its affects can still be felt today. And yes it is still just as important as it was so long ago as it becomes the Capital of Culture in 2008. For more information why not visit our history section. LINK 

The Official Party

ON Tuesday, 28 August 2007 at 10am the party was started marking Liverpool’s 800 Birthday with a service of thanks giving. The first event was a Civic Service at Liverpool Parish Church (Our Lady and St Nicholas). At the end of this service a Civic parade was led by The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool with members of Liverpool’s oldest family lead visiting dignitaries from St Nicholas Church to Castle Street, the home of the cities original city and the site of the city’s Town Hall. This then marked the start of a colourful Birthday pageant that snaked its way from St George’s Hall, led by the Liverpool Giant and featuring more than 800 performers and community representatives. Amidst the celebrations though, at the end of the parade, a mark of respect was held for Rhys Jones.

Over the day the city was abuzz with entertainment at places like the BBC Big Screen that had not only performers entertaining at its base, but images of the city past and present. On Derby Square performers from the Liverpool Culture Company’s Streetwaves young music competition entertained the crowds. On Williamson Square bands played on the Cavern 50th anniversary stage, Old Hall Street with a commercial district fun day, and at Exchange Flags with medieval themed entertainment.

Throughout this preparations for the nights dramatic end to the party were taking place.

At 8pm, drummers from all over broke the world record for biggest ever synchronized drum performance outside St George’s Plateau.

Then ending the night at 10pm in a blaze of colour and on a very loud note was a massive firework display, that lit up the skies for miles around and could be heard from as far away as Birkdale and the outskirts of Warrington. The fireworks fired into the full moon sky from 3 fixed points in front of the on Three Graces at the Pier Head and the roofs of the 2 Cathedrals and a small barge in the river. This stunning lasted 20 minutes and 7 seconds – 20.07.

We have video highlights of the firework display on our site at the end of the photographs and a video birthday message. Please note that you must have RealPlayer 9 or above to play them.

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