Liverpool's founding deeds are finally being donated to the city.

Sir Bernard de Hoghton Bt KM DL, whose family has been closely linked to Liverpool for centuries, has chosen Capital of Culture year to hand over the deeds, which include the oldest proof of the city's existence from 1192.

Sir Bernard said: "I was thinking about the family's relationship with the city and the relevance of the deeds when it struck me that with it being European Capital of Culture it would be rather nice to present the city with the deeds."

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Liverpool's Lord Mayor Councillor Paul Clark said: "This is an incredibly generous offer that will be greatly appreciated by people across the city. I'm personally delighted that these early deeds will be available for public view. It is another magnificent event in a magnificent year for Liverpool. Today's handover further embellishes the wonderful relationship between the de Hoghton family and the city of Liverpool."

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