Queen's joy at 'happy ending to a terrible story'
Summary
Queen Camilla visited the Spellow Library in Liverpool, which was rebuilt after being destroyed in riots in 2024. She donated books and unveiled a plaque, praising the community for their effort in restoring the library.Key Facts
- Spellow Library was destroyed in riots in the summer of 2024 after an attack in Southport.
- More than £250,000 was raised through fundraising to rebuild and restock the library.
- Queen Camilla donated books and unveiled a plaque during her visit.
- Children’s author Frank Cottrell-Boyce participated by reading a poem and shared that children wanted to keep the library’s original name.
- Library assistant Sean McEvoy read a children’s book to local kids during the visit.
- The library originally opened in 2023 to serve underprivileged communities.
- The royal visit was seen as a positive event for the local community.
- Fundraiser Alex McCormick started the campaign immediately after the fire, initially aiming to raise £500.
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