Commemorating Conflict in Liverpool

Start Date

Saturday 14 June 2025, 11am - 4pm. 

Overview

War memorials, and their related forms, are one of the most recognisable forms of commemorative monument. Virtually every settlement in Britain contains at least one example. Perhaps they are so common, however, that people pass them by on a daily basis without a second thought. This day school will look to unpack some of the deeper issues behind the commemoration of conflict, using the memorials of Liverpool (some in the flesh) to serve as a case study. 

We will use Liverpool as a case study to look at commemorating conflict, to show that such a practice although seemingly similar across the country is not so. We will also look at some of the individual stories behind the monuments.

This course is of interest to all, but especially those that have an interest in local or family history.

Syllabus

This is intended to be a day school, split between campus in the morning (11-1, two one-hour lectures), lunch break (1-2pm) and a walking tour of memorials within a defined area of Liverpool.

11.00 Commemorating Conflict: an overview
12.00 Commemorating conflict in Liverpool: some general trends
1.00 Lunch
2.00-4.00 Walking tour of Liverpool Memorials

Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Lecturer: Jonathan Trigg

Jonathan Trigg is a part time lecturer in Archaeology in Continuing Education at the University of Liverpool. He specialises in the archaeology of commemoration. He was educated at the University of Wales, Lampeter, University of Liverpool and the University of Glasgow.

Courses fees: Full fee £50

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