“There are places I remember, all my life, though some have changed…” an exceptionally moving blue plaque unveiling this morning for #GeorgeHarrison at his birthplace, with a speech from his wife Olivia. A once in a lifetime privilege. Well done @HistoricEngland Thread🧵👇
We began with a special tour of places associated with #GeorgeHarrison & The Beatles. There’s the pub associated with Ringo, John’s house (under renovation by @nationaltrust) & Paul’s house. Great to spend time with @Conservators_UK Emma, @Ecclesiastical Laura & @bernarddonoghue
Down Penny Lane…
Our fabulous tour guide treated us to a Ukulele rendition of a song v much associated with George - ‘Ain’t she sweet?’ As it’s the last song the three remaining Beatles jammed with together in 1994.
An incredible buzz as we arrived at Arnold Grove in Wavertree. Musical tributes to George and a huge mix of people paying tribute to his exceptional impact.
Olivia Harrison’s tribute to #GeorgeHarrison before unveiling the plaque was hugely moving.
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Thanks for inviting us @HistoricEngland @DCMS - definitely a career highlight. This is about heritage that matters to the public, contributes to local pride in place, celebrates what inspires us & helps us understand who we are. This is why we work in this brilliant sector.
@HistoricEngland @DCMS @Ecclesiastical @Heritage_NGOs @Conservators_UK This celebration was part of the broader launch of the public nomination scheme for the national plaques announced at @Heritage_NGOs #HeritageDay2023 by @DCMS Lord Parkinson. Get your votes in here 👉 @HistoricEnglandhistoricengland.org.uk/listing/nation…
@HistoricEngland @DCMS @Ecclesiastical @Heritage_NGOs @Conservators_UK We celebrated the wider launch last night at the Cunard Building’s @BritishMusicExp - #GeorgeHarrison’s plaque is the third in the new national series after Daphne Steele & Clarice Cliff
What a fantastic collection by the way - a journey through pop history. @BritishMusicExp
Other heritage points to note - the Liver & Cunard Buildings, Albert Dock and the last remaining example of a Georgian bowed window shop front in Liverpool theguardian.com/cities/2019/ma…
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