Kopites sing with pride about the icons who have worn the Liver Bird upon their chest - but how much do we actually now about the symbol which is so synonymous with all things Liverpool FC?

David Cottrell, editor of the club's official monthly magazine, has dedicated extensive research to the topic.

He has a passion for unearthing the secrets behind the mystical creature, which dominates Liverpool's crest and has held pride of place on the city's coat of arms for more than two centuries.

David agreed to spend some time going through the archives and sharing his findings on the Liver Bird as part of a feature for Episode 23 of our show #LFCWORLD.

You can watch this section of the programme for free now by clicking play on the video below. 

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