Plaque honouring 'character' busker unveiled in city

Pete Mickle would sing into a plastic microphone and play the kazoo

A plaque honouring a busker who spent 20 years entertaining city centre shoppers has been unveiled on the spot where he performed.

Pete Mickle became a familiar site in Liverpool's Church Street where he would sing into a plastic microphone and play the kazoo whilst dressed in a multicoloured suit.

The performer, from Birkenhead, died last summer, aged 64.

His niece Nina Casey said her uncle, who was a "free spirit", might not have had the greatest singing voice but "he brought joy to people's lives".

The plaque was unveiled in Church Street in Liverpool

"He was full of life, a character," she said.

"Nobody judged him, they loved that he brought happiness to people's faces."

The plaque, located on the pavement on Church Street near to the junction with Williamson Street, features the busker's trademark top hat and microphone.

"It's such a nice tribute," Ms Casey added.

"We're so grateful that he has been recognised in this way.

"Peter would have absolutely loved it.”