#TrendingLiverpool – August 9th: What was happening on twitter last week?

So August is upon us and lots happening so far. Jeremy Corbyn turned up to St Georges Hall to massive crowds, Liverpool Loves dominated the Pier Head, and we seen Rio open the Summer Olympics. It’s all going on… So here is your twitter summary of recent events from a scouse perspective.

Whatever you think of Jeremy Corbyn – Plenty turned out to see him at St Georges Hall

Liverpool has a proud history of standing up for justice. Honoured so many are here to support our campaign tonight pic.twitter.com/CN2laaY8bH

— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) August 1, 2016

Meanwhile, people were quick to draw comparisons to his rival, Owen Smith and his earlier rally in Liverpool

Wow! Corbyn supporters in Liverpool now in lashing rain (left) v Owen Smith yesterday in sunshine & free ice-cream! pic.twitter.com/GQeDDg0E3t

— Peter Guy (@Getintothis) August 1, 2016

The leadership debate ends in Liverpool in September so no doubt the city will hear more about this one!

Meanwhile, here is what else you may have missed:

The Beatles groundbreaking Album, Revolver, Turned 50 years old this week. At the time it once again revolutionised music and shocked and wowed listeners.

Revolver is 50 years old today, and still one of the greatest albums that has ever existed. pic.twitter.com/7iT6Q4rUK2

— Dale (@DRDaleRoberts) August 5, 2016

Scouse Bird Problems gave girls advice that will have certainly angered men around the city

Food eaten from your fella’s takeaway doesn’t contain any calories

— Scouse Bird Problems (@ScouseBirdProbs) August 3, 2016

James Sutton, currently of Hollyoaks fame, did a video this week that is well worth watching and sharing. #TeamAcko

Please click/watch/donate/share/RT https://t.co/rD3wvOZF1b@Louacko @LesWeasel #TeamAcko pic.twitter.com/gR8SndVhdy

— James Sutton (@thejamessutton) August 4, 2016

I LOVE this picture!

Forever 21 – Church St – Liverpool – 06.08.16 #Liverpool #streetphotography #forever21 #ItsLiverpool pic.twitter.com/ZI2YFQQGMw

— John Johnson (@John_Johno) August 6, 2016

Inspirational stuff

pic.twitter.com/3MTjVjHymZ

— Ross (@RossyP90) August 5, 2016

So the Pier Head hasn’t only been booming during the weekend, it was booming all week. The Liverpool Village is smashing it on the water front, the place is booming and there is even a free bus picking people up in and around town to take them down to our waterfront. 

#TheBeatles Statue, Pier Head#Liverpool
Picture by Tom Barker pic.twitter.com/O8kbzKYPVw

— ScouseScene (@scousescene) August 5, 2016

Starry Three Graces… pic.twitter.com/agSe8mJFJ7

— Alan Dow Photography (@AlanDow74) August 3, 2016

Tickets to our bus get you free champagne in @Bubblesbarltd and it’s the perfect evening to make the most of it! pic.twitter.com/xrL5SzvFHJ

— CitySights Liverpool (@CitySightsLiv) August 6, 2016

#GITGIG #LLFest2016 ? pic.twitter.com/RnVCBQpuKR

— Liverpool Loves (@LiverpoolLoves) August 7, 2016

In other areas of the city, despite a fair bit of public objection, the demolition of the Futurist on Lime Street went ahead

PETE PRICE: Here is the former Futurist Cinema on Lime St taken earlier tonight. What are your memories? pic.twitter.com/y4KjetSivX

— Radio City Talk (@RadioCityTalk) August 7, 2016

This is brilliant

How boss is this #ThisIsLiverpool #TheRedArrows pic.twitter.com/GmLuhVLJBI

— This Is Liverpool (@ThisIsLiverpooI) August 7, 2016

Fair point..

If you don’t screenshot your Just Eat order and lash it on Twitter, did you really even get one?

— Paul Bannister (@PaulDBannister) August 3, 2016

John Barnes did this on his way to watch Liverpool in Wembley

John Barnes on the tube to Wembley yesterday… ?? #LFC pic.twitter.com/a3ADQmrg95

— CapitalLivNews (@CapitalLivNews) August 7, 2016

That’s your lot for this week! 15 tweets giving you the summary of what has been happening to scousers this week. If you have anything that you wish to send through during the week that you think we will want to see then email me Dale@theguideliverpool.com