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The majestic birds, known as Bertie and Bella, have stood atop of the Royal Liver Building since 1911, one looking out over the city, the other over the River Mersey. According to popular legend, Bertie looks over the city, symbolising protection over its people, while Bella watches the sea, welcoming incoming sailors to the port.
Historians have discovered town seals showing a representation of the Liver birds which date back to at least 1350. Other references to the bird have been found in many historical documents since then. The first known reference to the bird by name is dated back to 1668, and is associated with a ceremonial mace presented to the town by the Earl of Derby. Documents show that the mace was ...
Dec 24, 2022 · The story of the Liver bird is said to date back to 1207, when King John decided to award Liverpool a Royal Charter, making it an official town. The document was sealed with the image of a bird ...
Sep 25, 2016 · A beautiful sky over the Liver Birds this evening during sunset. . The Liver Bird has been a symbol of the city for over 800 years. It is thought to have originated in 1207 when King John was ...
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Aug 19, 2019 · The 18ft stone Liver Bird is now on display at the Museum of Liverpool. Other Liver Birds are scattered across the city and beyond, including: George’s Dock Building – A colony of figurative Liver Birds throughout its Art Deco design. Water Street – Above the entrance to the former offices of the Liverpool Building Society, a 3D sculpture.
Aug 25, 2024 · The 18 feet (almost 5.5 meters) tall Liver Birds have stood over Liverpool since 1911 and were designed by German designer Carl Bartels — although Liver Birds as symbols of Liverpool go back to at least 1797 when Liverpool was granted its Coat of Arms which was described simply as “a Cormorant in the beak a Branch of Seaweed called Laver.”
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Actor and comedian Les Dennis has been exploring how the Liver Bird came to be so associated with Liverpool. From the copper plated birds on top of the Royal Liver Building to the numerous examples around the city the programme looks at the history of the city's emblem. Inside Out is on BBC One, Mondays at 19:30 BST.
