Made in Bootle
A stained glass window in Bootle Town Hall reads ‘Ne Tentes Aut Perfice’
Do it right or not at all.
Just outside some graffiti declares ‘Welcome to Bootle-icious’.
A reflection from the past and consideration of the present about our future.
A future that looks different from what has gone before but which is forged in the image of the people who call this place home.
Who look at the world differently.
Who speak fast, tell it straight and find the joy in everything.
Whose attitude is shaped by history, resilience and a pinch of sea salt in the blood.
Who’ve got no time for boring, are allergic to ordinary and love a good drama.
With the swagger of a city, but the community of a town,
Bootle’s roots draw from all that it surrounds.
New music, old stories, fresh ideas, big heart.
A creative tinder box itching to step out from the shadows.
A bit edgier. A bit more personality.
This place is special.
It’s time for everyone else to catch up.
Bold. Vibrant. Funny.
Made in Bootle.
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Bootle 2028:
Town of Culture
Bootle is putting culture front and centre, and we want you with us.
We’re bidding to become the first ever UK Town of Culture 2028, and this space is where we’ll share our story, celebrate our people, and bring the whole community along for the journey.
Made in Bootle Podcast
Join host Leanne Campbell at The Big Onion in Bootle Strand as she chats with three true Bootle icons -
Carl Hunter from The Farm, Francis Doran of Red Rum Club, and LFC legend Jamie Carragher.
In this debut episode, they explore Bootle’s culture, creativity, community spirit, and what gives the town its unique identity.
Watch the full episode on YouTube here to hear their stories and celebrate what makes Bootle buzz with pride and potential.
Tell us your Bootle stories!
A key part of the Town of Culture bid is Bootle’s story — and the most powerful stories come from the people who live them.
We’d love to hear your Bootle moments: funny memories, proud snapshots, surprising facts or the little things that make this place home.
Your voices will help shape a bid that’s real, rooted and full of the spirit that makes Bootle unmistakably Bootle.
Share your story here and help us tell it together.
The story so far...
Take a look at the journey of Bootle 2028 Town of Culture so far!
Read Made in Bootle News.
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