Liverpool's famous Pier Head is renowned around the world for its stunning architecture.
Some features of our city's waterfront, like the Three Graces, have been part of the iconic skyline for as long as we can remember.
But other buildings, like the Museum of Liverpool, are relatively new additions to the area, despite feeling like they've been there forever.
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Yesterday, the ECHO reported the news that Cream is bringing back its ‘On the Waterfront’ shows to Liverpool’s Pier Head in 2022.
Earlier this month, thousands of people enjoyed the mini festival in front of the city’s iconic Three Graces.
Over four nights, people enjoyed a string of performances from acts including disco legends Nile Rodgers and CHIC, local DJs Camelphat, DJ Roger Sanchez and Faithless.
Cream’s ‘On the Waterfront’ shows will return in 2022 and the event will mark the 30th anniversary of Cream.
T he ECHO has launched a new 56-page nostalgia supplement in print. It's packed with photos from the recent past and the not-so-recent, from shopping, fashion and music to the Albert Dock – plus an elephant on parade in Woolton. You can order a copy here.
The event saw the Pier Head packed out with revellers and people enjoying our beautiful city - and the waterfront has long been a favourite location for big celebrations.
Huge events that showcase the very best of our city, like The Giants' visits to Liverpool, make a point of including Pier Head as the perfect backdrop.
But Liverpool's Pier Head hasn't always been a space for artistic and cultural events or international tourist attractions.
The area used to look decidedly more industrial, with the Prince's Landing Stage originally located at Pier Head to serve the trans-Atlantic liner service.
One of the most attractive things about the Pier Head is the wealth of open space for residents and tourists to enjoy.
This open space has also seen several developments over the years and in the 1960s the area was given over to a bus terminal.
Running the length of the plaza is the Canada Boulevard, a walkway containing memorial plaques in memory of Canadians who gave their life in the Battle of the Atlantic.
In the centre of the space is an equestrian statue of Edward VII, dating from 1921.
In 2002, the Pier Head, and the adjacent Mann Island, were subjected to an ill-fated development scheme known as the "Fourth Grace" project.
This, with the winning entry, designed by Will Alsop and known as "the Cloud", was abandoned in 2004 after "fundamental changes" to the original waterfront plan left it unworkable.
In 2007, work began on a new scheme, to re-house the Museum of Liverpool Life. The new museum, known as the Museum of Liverpool opened in 2011.
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