A plaque has been unveiled in Liverpool in honour of a beloved street performer from Barrow.
Peter Mickle, affectionately known as 'Pete the Busker', died in August last year at the age of 64.
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Earlier this week, Liverpool City Council shared the permanent dedication to Peter on Church Street, the spot in which he performed in the city centre for over 20 years.
The unveiling of the plaque on Wednesday (Image: Liverpool City Council)
Lord Mayor Councillor Mary Rasmussen was joined by Peter's sister Carol Casey and his niece Nina Casey for the unveiling.
After seeing the tribute, the pair said: "We're extremely grateful to the city of Liverpool for honouring our Pete in this way.
"We were shocked when we heard the plan - Pete would have loved it."
The city council described Peter as 'iconic' and paid tribute to the way he entertained the people of Liverpool for so many years.
The plaque which was showcased on Wednesday is the first to pay tribute to a street busker in Liverpool.
Originally from Barrow, Peter and his sister moved to Birkenhead in the Wirral when they were aged five and six respectively.
The plaque is the first in Liverpool to pay tribute to a street busker (Image: Liverpool City Council)
He become well known on Merseyside for delighting shoppers with his unique props and colourful suits.
Before becoming engrossed in the world of entertainment, Peter joined the Merchant Navy in his twenties and spent more than five years on the QEII.
Carol commented: "When he started doing the busking my mum would always tell him off, but he’d tell her that he wanted to do it and that he liked doing it so eventually we just accepted it.
“He would always tell us he was a legend in Liverpool, but we would never believe him - I couldn't believe the reaction to his death."
Thousands of comments and tributes were left on social media in memory of Peter back in August, showcasing how well-loved he had grown to be in the area.
Part of that was down to his charity work, with Peter visiting Charles Thompson Mission - a homeless organisation - every Christmas to hand out presents.
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