2 Feb 2010
Liverpool Ghost Signs on TV
This was broadcast on ITV Granada on Sunday, 31st January and featured Caroline & Phil Bunford who have added their collection of signs from Liverpool to the archive. This follows up the piece on the BBC Liverpool website. Well done Caroline, look out for more coverage of the project in the coming months.
[Update: Liverpool Ghost Signs book now published.]
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