A special commemoration service took place in Liverpool today to remember and celebrate inspirational trans-pioneer, April Ashley.
The private event at St George’s Hall saw the Lord Mayor of Liverpool Roy Gladden, and assistant mayor, councillor Harry Doyle, join some of April’s closest friends and family as they shared fond memories and paid tribute to the extraordinary life of the model, actress and restaurateur who died last December.
Those in attendance included April’s lifelong friend Peter Maddock who shared a number of video messages including one from the film director and Hairspray creator, John Waters, and her second husband Jeff West. One of April's friends, Glyn Albarn Roberts, travelled from Wales whereas Vera Nielsen Taylor ventured from France to mark the special day. Glyn, first met April in 1977, whilst he was studying History in London; the two struck up a friendship while both enjoying the boat races at Oxford.
