Liverpool's story cannot be told without understanding An Gorta Mr -- The Great Hunger -- that drove millions of Irish people from their homeland in the mid-19th century to new shores or early graves. Many found refuge in Liverpool, forever changing the city's cultural fabric and identity. Reveal maps this complex history onto Liverpool's geography, breathing life into the experiences of those who fled starvation only to face new challenges across the Irish Sea. Serving as a companion to the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail and previous publication Revive, Reveal guides readers through historical sites where this story unfolds, crossing bustling docklands and forgotten workhouses and churchyards.
Drawing upon meticulous research and community collaboration, Reveal uncovers individual narratives that illuminate vast historical forces. It acknowledges both Liverpool's remarkable humanitarian response and the exploitation that inevitably occurred.
Atop an historical account, Reveal demonstrates how the echoes of An Gorta Mr continue to resonate in contemporary conversations about migration, displacement, identity and belonging. By interweaving past and present, Reveal offers readers a deeper understanding of their heritage and Liverpool's enduring connections to Ireland. Cuimhnich. Remember.
Proceeds support the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail's development and related community initiatives. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.