Liverpool City Council Mayor, Ned Mannoun, has announced the opening of a news exclusive exhibition that offers a rare glimpse into the city’s past through the lens of historic newspaper photographs.
Titled ‘I read the news today, oh boy’, the exhibition features over 700 photographs that document life in Liverpool from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Captured by the photographers of Fairfax Media, the images offer a powerful snapshot of the transformation and growth of Liverpool during a time of major social and cultural change.
From the serious to the silly, the exhibition reveals the everyday moments and monumental events that have shaped the city, providing a unique opportunity for both new and long-time residents to reconnect with the past.
“This collection is a treasure trove of memories,” said Mayor Mannoun.
“It brings to life the Liverpool region’s history, from iconic moments in sports, business, and leisure to significant community developments like the Green Valley housing project and the opening of Westfield Shoppingtown.
“These photographs are moments frozen in time, telling the stories of the people, places, and events that made Liverpool what it is today.”
Photographs include thrilling action at Warwick Farm Racing and Liverpool Speedway and the development of key local institutions like Liverpool Hospital and Holsworthy Army Base, highlighting the Federal Government’s investment in the region, and other moments of civic and cultural importance.
Liverpool has long been a city on the move, and this exhibition offers a chance to revisit the dynamic transformation that has taken place over the past few decades. Visitors will not only be able to see the development of the city but will also experience the people, stories, and everyday life that have defined Liverpool through the years, the Mayor said.
‘I read the news today, oh boy‘ exhibition opened to the public on 8 April, and will run until 5 September at the Liverpool Regional Museum, Cnr Congressional Drive and Hume Highway Liverpool. Entry is free.
