Museum marks Hillsborough anniversary
The Museum of Liverpool is currently commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster by dedicating a 10-day tribute to the 96 fans who lost their lives on April 15, 1989.
Tuesday will mark a quarter of a century since the tragedy unfolded during the FA Cup semi-final encounter between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, with an annual memorial service to take place at Anfield.
As part of the museum's commitment to telling the story of the city and its people, a six-foot tribute - which reads '15-4-1989' - is appearing on the waterfront venue from Friday, April 11 until Monday, April 21.
The building, alongside all National Museum venues in Liverpool, those in attendance at the service at Anfield and the rest of the city, will also hold a minute's silence at 3.06pm BST on Tuesday - the time at which the fixture in 1989 was officially abandoned.
Museum director, Janet Dugdale, commented: "The Museum of Liverpool has been created by the people of this city, and houses the stories and memories which have had an effect on Liverpool.
"The date April 15, 1989 is an important part of our history. It's a date which has been marked for the past 25 years, and will continue to be marked by people not just in Liverpool, and not just by Liverpool fans, but by many people and football fans across the world.
"We felt very strongly that we should recognise this anniversary with a mark of respect. It will be seen by all our visitors and those who pass by the museum, inviting them to reflect and remember the 96 Liverpool fans, their families, friends and all who have been affected by this terrible tragedy."