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Radio Merseyside,04 Jul 2026,240 mins

It's 4 July - hear about the scouser who signed the Declaration of Independence (04/07/2026)

Paul Beesley

Available for 29 days

Paul is here with Saturday morning music and features. On the 250th anniversary of American independence, Beezo chats to Dr Donna Jackson, Senior Lecturer in American history from The University of Chester. We also hear from Marie Passey, Blue Badge Tourist Guide, talking about the life of Liverpool-born Robert Morris, who played a significant role in the founding of the America. We will have Naturewatch and Lauren will test you with a Weekend Wonder. In the final hour of the show, we will have another Beezo's Bench and don't forget that you can share your event by emailing wtb@bbc.co.uk.

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