Category: Politics, Feminism & History
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No Neon on Snowdon: A Warning for the Future of UK National Parks
A neon‑lit mega‑casino perched on the summit of Snowdon? This imaginative exploration envisions Wales’ highest peak transformed into a high‑altitude world of luxury hotels, heliports, million‑pound bets and late‑night entertainment—before confronting the deeper question of what future we want for one of the UK’s most cherished natural landmarks. A thought‑provoking look at conservation, accessibility, commercial…
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Spinster: Love It or Hate It? Reclaiming a Loaded Word in 2026
Is the word spinster still an insult in 2026—or can it finally be reclaimed? This article explores how the term evolved from a simple job description into a powerful cultural stereotype, and asks whether modern, independent and self-partnered women are redefining what spinsterhood means today. From Jane Austen and Bridget Jones to Sylvia Pankhurst and…
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Hearts Are Not Just for Valentine’s Day: A Style, Home & Culture Guide You’ll Love All Year
Hearts aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. From bold fashion and heart-themed boots to cosy home finds, cultural reads, music and romantic city experiences, this guide shows how to wear, style and live with the heart trend all year round – with confident, modern pieces that go far beyond pink clichés.
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Grief Letter
Letters to Forever brings together deeply personal reflections on love, loss, and the ways we continue to carry those we’ve lost. As part of this evolving grief‑letter installation, Alison shares a handwritten message to her partner Dave, written two years after he died during the first wave of COVID‑19. Her letter sits within a wider…
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January Newsletter
A reflective round-up from alisonlittle.blog bringing together January’s writing, artwork and local cultural coverage — from returning to digital sketching and feminist conceptual practice, to flash fiction, hidden heritage, major Liverpool events, and the continuing campaign to reopen Breck Road Library, alongside new thinking about public art, play and creative space in the city.
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Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas: The Shop and the Birth of a British Art Legacy
In the mid-1990s, Tracey Emin and Sarah Lucas ran The Shop in Shoreditch, a short-lived but hugely influential space that helped shape late twentieth-century British art. Blurring the lines between art, commerce, and social life, their collaboration became a defining moment of the YBA era and a touchstone for third-wave feminist art.
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Fight to Reopen Breck Road Library Continues with Liverpool Protest
The fight to reopen Breck Road Library continued on Saturday 22 January, as former staff, community workers, councillors, and residents protested outside Liverpool Central Library. Campaigners highlighted the impact of the abrupt closure on Anfield and Everton communities, with young people speaking out about losing access to local library services.
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Liverpool Central Library Comes Alive for Year of Reading Launch
Liverpool Central Library came alive on Saturday 24 January 2026 as the city launched its Year of Reading with a vibrant day of poetry, performance, flash mobs, and storytelling. From spoken word exploring homesickness and identity to standout Scouse poetry and powerful historical insights, the event proved that reading in Liverpool is anything but quiet.
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Port Sunlight Looks to the Future with a New Village Identity
Port Sunlight is getting a fresh look! While the Lady Lever-inspired branding didn’t make the final cut, the village is exploring a modern refresh that celebrates its heritage, architecture, and unique community spirit. Locals have had their say, helping shape a design that’s accessible, contemporary, and unmistakably Port Sunlight.
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Between the Pages
Between the Pages by Alison Little is a piece of historical fiction set in the Rawdon Reading Rooms on Breck Road, Anfield—later to become a public library. Through the gentle rhythms of a winter’s day, the story captures a moment of calm amid social change, touching on working-class life, women’s quiet resilience, and the power…
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