Liverpool Front House - Face of the City
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS
Find art across the city
The companies and organisations in this section are displaying their Face of the City contribution to the general public. (Please check opening times and date of display)
Look for the Face of the City Charter Mark (image) this will tell you that a workplace has an exhibition or artwork on display. Also look for the word (Public) displayed on the charter mark, this distinguishes it other workplaces who are taking part in the project, but don't have public access.
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Face of the City - 2008 -Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service invite you to visit their participating Community Fire Stations.
This weekend:
Liverpool City Centre Community Fire Station. Sat 20th & Sun 21st Dec 08.
Poetry / Photographic artwork on display in the Fire Engine Bay.The exhibition is an artistic presentation of Merseyside Fire Fighters at work and is MSFR's contribution to Face of the City.
Open both days 10am - 4pm.
Sat 20th & Sun 21st December
Liverpool City Centre Community Fire Station...St.AnnStreet, Liverpool L3 3DS.
Check dates below when contributing Fire Stations will be open for people to view artwork. Participating Fire Stations open from10am until approx 4pm Saturday & Sunday.
22nd & 23rd Nov – St Helens Fire Station (St Helens District);
29th & 30th Nov – Huyton Fire Station (Knowsley District);
6th & 7th Dec – Southport Fire Station (Sefton District);
13th & 14th Dec – Birkenhead Fire Station (Wirral District); &
20th & 21st Dec – City Centre Fire Station (Liverpool District)
Artists: Chris Phillips- Photography - Syd Webster - Poetry
Chris Phillips
Chris Phillips has been Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s photographer for “Eleven” years and in this time has captured thousands of images. He has a real love and flair for his work and it is clear from the startling pictures from such varying angles that he loves his job.
“Working in an atmosphere of such camaraderie and humour is a great privilege,” said Chris. “Everyone is equal and that is obvious from the time I arrive to the time I leave.
“I am so lucky to be able to have the unique opportunities with which I am presented. Every fire is different and most photographs are totally natural. I hope you enjoy the exhibition.
Syd Webster MBE
Syd Webster served as a Merseyside firefighter for 30 years beginning at NEDS N1 Park Lane, Netherton before moving to Buckley Hill, (now Bootle and Netherton) in 1978. His background is in child education which he became involved with after writing poems for his young daughters, then expanding them to Libraries and schools. He was awarded the MBE by Her Majesty The Queen in the 2000 New Years Honours List for “Fire Education with Children” and received his award in July 2000 at Buckingham Palace. He has written seven books of poetry and was approached by John Roberts (MF&RS) to compose a purpose written piece of prose for each photo of this exhibition.
Syd is currently employed by MF&RS as a School Fire Liaison Officer in two of his local High schools.
“It was a privilege to be asked,” said Syd. “Enjoy the exhibition.”
Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service is proud to be involved.
For a FREE Home Fire Safety Check, including FREE smoke alarms,
This is an exciting and innovative project that really captures the spirit of the 2008 celebrations.
Flo Cluclas