PR Newswire, Feb 6, 2004

BURNING LOVE: How ELVIS showed his love to PRISCILLA.

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LIVERPOOL, England, February 6 /PRNewswire/ -- - With picture

- Elvis's Partner Cross on display for Valentine's Day at Fingerprints of Elvis, Albert Dock, Liverpool

Elvis's very own 'partner' cross is to be displayed in public for the very first time, having only recently come to light. From 10am on Valentine's Day this utterly unique item of jewellery is on view at Fingerprints of Elvis at Albert Dock, Liverpool. Courtesy of an anonymous collector - with perfect timing - this highly individual golden 'partner' cross is now on loan to Fingerprints of Elvis. The collector has insured the piece for GBP1million, but in reality it is absolutely priceless.

Elvis and Priscilla Presley were the world's golden couple - for a while. Their relationship was always volatile and when it finally broke up they each kept their cross: a love token, which Elvis had designed and made to symbolise his everlasting love for her. It also accentuated his strong spiritual side. The cross was perhaps the closest material item to Elvis' heart - one of just two crosses he had made for Priscilla and himself. Even after their traumatic break-up the 'King' always treasured his cross and kept it close by his side - he couldn't bear to be parted from it. He must have gained some comfort for his broken heart from it in the difficult latter days of his life.

The crosses were designed and made as a pair during a period when Priscilla and Elvis were estranged and, when they were reconciled, he gave her the very special gift as a commemoration of their newly found love.

The yellow gold cross, created in a baroque type style, is designed to hang from a chain. The cross has a delicate swirling pattern gathered around a simple crucifix held at its centre by a delicate, golden ball.

There will be a special display for this newest item to be exhibited at Fingerprints of Elvis. The exhibition is open from 10am to 6pm each day

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

FINGERPRINTS OF ELVIS

This exhibition takes visitors on a comprehensive, dramatic, and at times moving journey through the life of The King, offering a unique opportunity to discover the real Elvis through a combination of unheard anecdotes and unseen artefacts. These include his legendary stage suits and instruments; his favourite Golden Mercedes and his last Harley Davidson; stage outfits, guitars and, as the name suggests, a unique set of the King's fingerprints - never before seen by the public.

Lew Allen EARLY ROCK Photographic Exhibition

Previously unseen and unpublished images of Elvis Presley and other major Rock 'n' Roll stars from the 1950s - including The Everly Brothers, Bobby Darin, Frankie Avalon, Buddy Holly, Dion and many more - are revealed at the EARLY ROCK exhibition at the Fingerprints of Elvis Exhibition. These high quality photographs were taken by the then unknown 17-year-old photographer Lew Allen and can now be seen together for the first time.

Open 10.00am to 6.00pm all year round (excl. Christmas and Boxing Days)         - Admission GBP4.95 adults, GBP3.95 children and concessions      - last admission 1 hour before closing      - Excellent group discounts      - Coach parties welcome      - Disabled access      - Available for private hire      - Free parking         www.fingerprintsofelvis.com      Tel: +44 0151 709 1790      17-19 The Colonnades, Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AA         www.fingerprintsofelvis.com   

A high resolution photograph of Elvis's very own 'partner' cross is available to the media free of charge at http://www.newscast.co.uk (+44 020 7608 1000)