Hosting Eurovision 2023

After a competitive bid process, Liverpool was chosen as the city to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of the 2022 winner, Ukraine. Liverpool is the fifth largest city in the UK, with a long industrial and cultural history. To celebrate this history, a variety of archives have offered a glimpse into their expansive collections about the city and people of Liverpool below.

Image credit (above): Museum of Liverpool

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BBC Archive

Head down memory lane with 30,000 clips of life around the UK, including Liverpool

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Liverpool Cathedral

The cathedral holds records of its long history, including architect drawings

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Museum of Liverpool

Check out the museum's permanent exhibition 'Liverpool: Sound!'

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Liverpool Record Office

Uncover centuries of Liverpudlian history

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North West Film Archive

Explore historic footage of the North West, including a promotional film about 1960s Liverpool

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University of Liverpool

You can find records on local performers and student groups at the university archive