A solemn tribute will take place in the heart of the city this week as Liverpool pauses to remember the 97 children, women, and men who lost their lives in the Hillsborough tragedy.
A minute’s silence will be held outside Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, 15 April at 3.06 pm, the exact time at which the fateful match was stopped, in memory of those who died.
Following the silence, a bell will toll 97 times in tribute to each victim, and an instrumental version of You’ll Never Walk Alone will be played.
The commemoration will take place in Exchange Flags, behind Liverpool Town Hall, and will be led by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Barbara Murray, who will be joined by the Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson.
Members of the public are encouraged to gather at the location to pay their respects.
Civic Tributes and Public Access
On the day of the anniversary, Liverpool Town Hall will be open to the public from 3.30pm to 5pm.
This will allow people to view a special Freedom of the City plaque engraved with the names of the 97 fans who lost their lives as a result of the disaster.
The honour was originally bestowed on the 96 in September 2016.
Andrew Devine’s name was added to the plaque in May 2022 after he became the disaster’s 97th victim.
A City in Remembrance
As part of the city-wide mark of respect, flags will be flown at half-mast from civic buildings across Liverpool throughout the day.
In the evening, the Town Hall will be illuminated in red as a further act of remembrance for the victims, their families, and the survivors.
The anniversary remains a significant moment for the city, providing an opportunity for the community to come together in reflection and solidarity, ensuring that those who lost their lives are never forgotten.
