I know there hasn't been an update for an age, but the honest truth is that I'm completely absorbed in other prohects, and have had to take the decision to admit I shan't be returning to the Abercromby Square work for the foreseeable future. It's a shame, but we only have limited time. I may add some more things to the Dylan Thomas page now and then, but will keep the site live, and feel free to dive in and explore what is here. For those interested in the history of the area there's a book's worth of information in the blog posts. Enjoy.
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Just a quick post so you know that the site and the history of the Square is still here. I've been busy on other projects for the last months, but don't worry, more material on the Square will appear as I come across it!
Random spot of the day, which proves I know this square far too well. Seeing one quick flash of the latest Hyundai Film on 4 ident, I thought... that's 1-7 Abercromby Square
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Team at the School of the Arts, current occupants of 19-23 Abercromby Square, have now put together and launched a permanent exhibition, looking at the history of the buildings and previous occupants, and how they help us to understand the context in which we view the terrace, as it stands today, as a part of the University of Liverpool.
The exhibition, which invites feedback from students and the public through an accessible touchscreen, can be seen when the building is open during office hours on a weekday (main entrance, turn left along the corridor to the end) and further information is available through QR codes. There are panels showing the stories of former occupants, electronic slides, and physical exhibits, and it is hoped that students will add their own contributions over time. The exhibition celebrates the range of achievements of those who lived in this part of the Square before the University took over, such as James Newlands, but also openly acknowledges the problematic histories of other individuals and how their families obtained their wealth, the connections to the American Civil War, and the long shadow of the transatlantic slave trade, which reaches deep into the story of Liverpool. Well worth a visit, if you can! I'm pleased to announce that the exhibition on the history of Abercromby Square will be open and accessible very soon now. Details to follow...
Apologies if you've been looking for new posts, but so many other projects going on at the moment. So, if you'll excuse me, I'll provide a teaser and a link for now. There is a wonderful new project underway at the University of Liverpool looking at Liverpool's railway heritage, in the runup to the 200th anniversary of the Liverpool- Manchester railway. Do check out the film and project, and I'm hoping there will be much more on this soon. I'll let you know how we get on. In other news, a wonderful researcher has been appointed to create a permanent exhibition in 19-23 Abercromby Square, on the history of the building and occupants. It will be open to the public and should be up and running in a few months. Updates to follow!
Ooh its been a long time I know! Just checking in and hopefully there will be some more content soon, but in the meantime please feel free to check around, or why not check out Kit Derrick's novel The Raven Sound, which uses some of the research from this site as background for its story (set in Nineties and Sixties Liverpool).
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