Civil War heritage trail extends to Liverpool (UK)
Plans for a new Civil War heritage trail were endorsed by the city’s Lord Mayor last night.
“It is great news that the Lord Mayor will be helping to ensure Liverpool’s roles in the Sesquicentennial are successful,” Tom Sebrell said shortly after his meeting with Mike Storey.
American born and London-based historian Tom, who is about to receive his PhD, is currently writing the material for walks and bus (possibly even ferry) tours in 2011 and beyond.
Tom continued: “He and I agree that this huge step forward will further educate both academics and enthusiasts of the American Civil War, deepening our understanding of how great of an effect the conflict had on Great Britain.
“Furthermore, if it were not for events which took place in Liverpool and Birkenhead from 1861-65, the war likely would have been much shorter.
“Large numbers of American tourists visiting Merseyside in 2011-15 will see brilliantly-preserved sites historically and culturally significant to the American Civil War and Anglo-American relations in the Victorian era.”
Mr Sebrell is keen to stress that his plans are not partisan to any side in the war, but aim to educate and increase understanding.
“It is great news that the Lord Mayor will be helping to ensure Liverpool’s roles in the Sesquicentennial are successful,” Tom Sebrell said shortly after his meeting with Mike Storey.
American born and London-based historian Tom, who is about to receive his PhD, is currently writing the material for walks and bus (possibly even ferry) tours in 2011 and beyond.
Tom continued: “He and I agree that this huge step forward will further educate both academics and enthusiasts of the American Civil War, deepening our understanding of how great of an effect the conflict had on Great Britain.
“Furthermore, if it were not for events which took place in Liverpool and Birkenhead from 1861-65, the war likely would have been much shorter.
“Large numbers of American tourists visiting Merseyside in 2011-15 will see brilliantly-preserved sites historically and culturally significant to the American Civil War and Anglo-American relations in the Victorian era.”
Mr Sebrell is keen to stress that his plans are not partisan to any side in the war, but aim to educate and increase understanding.