THIS beautiful building, which dominates the Lime Street skyline, was built in 1842.
On the Sunday after John Lennon's murder, tens of thousands of grieving fans held an emotional vigil on the plateau in front of the Hall. The candles and the emotional singalong made for a sombre, yet sentimental night.
It became a very moving news item across the world. Former promoter Sam Leach, who once booked bands at the Cassanova Club in nearby London Road and author of the book The Rocking City, organised the event.