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Greta Downes

Greta Downes
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Location
Liverpool
Education
Liverpool University
Expertise

Sustainable and second hand fashion, pop culture, woman-led indie rock, film, Liverpool’s pubs and cafés.

  • Greta’s crowning literary moment was her A-Level English teacher pulling her out of class to tell her how good her coursework on Adrienne Rich was.
  • Greta loves FACT cinema, open fires, the MET gala, zebra crossings, big windows, and watching other people on their phones
  • She believes in reading widely and going outside and tries her best to practice both.

Experience

Greta joined The Tab at the start of her second year, September 2024. She has never published and is excited to gain some journalistic experience.

Education

She is a second year student at the University of Liverpool. She studies English Lit and Media & Comms, and is hoping to remain in Liverpool to do her Masters.

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Posts

Here’s your guide to the best student friendly spring walking routes around Liverpool

Make the most of that sun, and get yourself outside

Shop your second hand heart out: The ultimate student guide to Liverpool’s charity shops

Satiate your spending addiction on a budget – your overdraft will thank you