DAVIDH Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Despite living just 75 miles from Liverpool, I've never visited this fine city. Quite apart from the pop history, the city has much to keep visitors entertained, not least some fine architecture. So below are some images which might be of use to anyone considering a break there. Start with the obvious. The Beatles played the Cavern 297 times. Cilla Black tended the coffee bar. I embarked on a 50 minute "harbour cruise" The famous waterfront So much fine architecture. This reminded me of Paris Distictly continental feel This building interested me, because it reminded me of the original Scotland Yard The building at the far right is the Central Library This greets you as you enter. Fabulous Beautifully kept reading rooms On the roof, looking at the dome seen in the previous photo The Albert docks development Liverpool had an elivated railway at one time that skirted the waterfront. It became disused in the 50s (I think). Too much salt and underinvestment made it unsafe. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Oh and the entrance to the Mersey Tunnel. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnut Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Really interesting photos, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Enjoyed that very much, never been but maybe I should one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YnysMon Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 It’s ages since we visited Liverpool, I think Harry (now in his 30s) was still in a pram. Another visit is long overdue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikertov Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 That Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry is far posher than the one I took to get to the island for the TT back in 1992, or Cadet camps in Jurby back in the 80's for that matter As I recall, I picked it up from Heysham for the TT crossing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 In the 80s I spent a lot of time in Liverpool. It was not the best of times for the city but I still loved it. A visit is long overdue for me as well. I made some really close friends there but sadly our paths never crossed after about 1994 and we have become estranged. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trambo Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Rode the Overhead many times as a young child, always confused me that it entered a tunnel at the Dingle end. If you click on the photo I give some comments on its demise. The Scotland Yard like building (now a hotel) was the head office of the White Star Line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwanR Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Thanks for sharing this David. I’m another one who has never been there but it does look worth a visit. Really enjoyed seeing all your photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 The twin cathedrals are a must "see" as well as the famous waterfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 hours ago, trambo said: If you click on the photo I give some comments on its demise. Thanks Fred. Very interesting. The accompanying photos in the museum showed how it had been hit by German bombs a number of times in the war, but was quickly repaired, such was it's importance at the time. Liverpool really surprised me. I thought it would have a mildly run-down waterfront and the Cavern. It is actually a fine port city, reflecting, and bettering the wealth and importance it held in it's past. 10 hours ago, Bikertov said: That Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry is far posher than the one I took to get to the island for the TT back in 1992, or Cadet camps in Jurby back in the 80's for that matter I was there last week, and the TT races have already started (I think), so the ferries were loaded with hundreds of bikers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Multi-millions have been spent on the Albert Docks, conference halls, exhibition centre etc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydraser Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Thanks for that, I had no idea there was an elevated railway, found it on Youtube now. My late brother hated Liverpool. He used to deliver there as a lorry driver and said the dockers did 10 minutes work followed by a half hour tea break. For anyone interested, at the other end of the Birkenhead/Queensway tunnel, at the Woodside Ferry terminal, there is an interesting museum with a WW2 German U-boat chopped into 3 bits. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, floydraser said: My late brother hated Liverpool. He used to deliver there as a lorry driver and said the dockers did 10 minutes work followed by a half hour tea break The museum did mention the dockers, and how they went on strike because they could see their jobs being lost as a result of the containerisation of the ports/ships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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