Toxteth Library, Windsor Street, Liverpool
Wed 16 Sept · 18:00 · Free
Wednesday 16 September | 6.00pm–7.00pm | Toxteth Library | Free Alongside the exhibition, join members of the George Garrett Archive group for a special one-hour illustrated talk exploring Garrett’s remarkable life, writing and legacy. Drawing on more than a decade of research, archive discoveries and the Garrett family collection, the Garretteers will tell the story of a merchant seaman who became one of Liverpool’s most compelling working-class writers and radical voices. From his years at sea and experiences of unemployment and poverty, to the Hunger Marches, Liverpool’s political struggles, Unity Theatre and his encounter with George Orwell, the talk will reveal why Garrett occupies such an important – but still too often overlooked – place in Liverpool’s literary and social history. The event is free , but places are limited and advance booking is required. CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET Remembering Sean Garrett This year’s exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Sean Garrett (1958–2026) , George Garrett’s grandson and a much-loved member of the George Garrett Archive Project. Sean played an integral part in the project from its earliest days, generously sharing his family’s history, memories and archive material and working alongside the Garretteers to ensure his grandfather received the recognition he deserved. Through exhibitions, performances, publications, education projects, walking tours, talks and media appearances, Sean helped take George Garrett’s story out of the archive and back into public life. Writing on the Wall, the Garretteers and everyone involved in the project are proud to dedicate this exhibition to Sean and to celebrate the enormous contribution he made to preserving his grandfather’s legacy for future generations. Read our tribute to Sean Garrett Discover more about George Garrett Find out more about the George Garrett Archive Project and the work undertaken by Writing on the Wall and the Garretteers to recover and celebrate his life and writing. Garrett’s autobiographical work, Ten Years On The Parish , written in the late 1930s and eventually published in full in 2017, offers an extraordinary first-hand account of working-class life, poverty and struggle between the wars. Find out more about Ten Years On The Parish George Garrett: Everyday Histories – Liverpool’s Working-Class Writer and Unsung Hero is presented by Writing on the Wall in partnership with Liverpool Libraries and Information Services as part of Heritage Open Days 2026 .