On a recent weekend trip, after visiting
Blackpool, we drove south to Liverpool for a one-day sightseeing tour. This limitation meant we were restricted to one area, the waterfront.
Much like Blackpool, Liverpool is disappointing in that there is no pool there. J and L were however satisfied with a fancy fountain right outside where we parked.
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Jets of Joy |
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Almost like a pool! |
The architecture is an interesting hodge-podge of new and old styles. The new stuff doesn't look so bad either, like it does in some places.
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Something old |
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Something new |
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Edward VII statue |
The city is on the River Mersey and has been a popular shipping port for centuries. The Albert Dock has five huge warehouses built in 1846 and closed in 1972. The area was restored and now is home to a plethora of museums, shops, and restaurants. We had lunch at one of the eateries. The menu featured a
Scooby Snack which I could not resist ordering. It's a burger with bacon, cheese, onions, pineapple. On the side is a boat of chips (french fries) with chili and cheese on top. Luckily we did a lot of walking that day and I was able to eat just about all of it.
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Scooby snack (beer not included) |
The maritime nature of the area is obvious from the giant astrolabe on the dockside and the
Museum of Liverpool.
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L does some calculating |
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Ship-shape Museum of Liverpool |
Liverpool's main claim to fame for most people is The Beatles. We did see the Yellow Submarine just before we went to the
Beatles Story, a walk-through exhibition of Beatles history and paraphernalia. But that will get its own post!
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Yellow Submarine tourboat |
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