'Shoes tied with lazzy bands and bags of broken biscuits' - family trips to 'Greatie' remembered

As we all sit down with loved ones, or feel the loss of family members this Christmas, we’ll likely all be thinking of fond childhood memories.

Christmas Day is for spending the afternoon chatting with your nan and grandad about the great times you’ve spent together. And for many, those stories will include Liverpool’s iconic Greatie Market.

For over 180 years, locals have made a weekly pilgrimage to Great Homer Street Market. This week I spent some time chatting to people about their distinct childhood memories of the sights and smells of 'Greatie'.