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 Fascinating maritime history |
Riverside Walk (Albert Dock) Liverpool, Merseyside L3 4AQ United Kingdom +44 151 207 0001 |
Occupying a prime spot adjacent to the Pump House at the Albert Dock, this museum provides an informative and educational guide to Liverpool's seafaring history. A diverse collection of all things maritime are on display, including stunning audiovisuals, wax figures and interactive exhibits. Find out what life was like on a slave ship from 1500 to the present day. On the third floor, the original shipbuilder's models of the Titanic and the Lusitania provide an insight into the luxurious conditions on board prior to the tragic sinking. A cafe and restaurant are on site. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Popular promenade for walking or dining |
Otterspool Drive Liverpool, Merseyside L17 5AL United Kingdom +44 151 225 5925 |
A straight route from Albert Dock extends past the once celebrated Festival Gardens - currently awaiting new development - to a stretch of luscious parklands. The sloping hills and promenade provide plenty of space for walking, cycling and picnics. Set next to the waterfront, The Britannia Inn is a family-friendly pub that serves meals all day. Further along the park, The Otters Pool is an alternative choice for a light lunch or evening meal. The park is very popular in warm weather as people flock from miles away for a spot of kite flying, sunbathing and bird watching. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Parkland close to the city centre |
Princes Avenue Liverpool, Merseyside L8 2TA United Kingdom +44 151 227 3911 |
The first public park to be established in the city was founded by Richard Vaughan Yates. The land was purchased for £50,000 in 1842 but despite all his efforts Yates was unable to find a buyer, eventually facing financial ruin he donated it to the city in 1849. In recognition of his contribution, a memorial obelisk was erected in 1858 and this can be seen near the park entrance. Popular with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers, the spacious park also has a children's playground and a well-stocked fishing lake. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Magnificent palm house and historic statues |
Sefton Park Drive Liverpool, Merseyside L17 1AP United Kingdom +44 151 225 5925 |
Established in 1872, this is the city's largest and most famous park. Originally opened 1896, the Victorian palm house is a renowned land mark in the city and despite coming close to collapse in the 1980s, it was saved by a public appeal and is now undergoing a huge refurbishment due to a grant of over £1 million from the National Lottery. The park also has many beautiful statues, and although many of the original works are now in storage for safekeeping, you can still see a number of them around the park. Boasting a lake, numerous football pitches, a cricket club and a birdhouse, there is also a cafe in the central area. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 McCartney Sang Here |
Penny Lane (at Smithdown Road) Liverpool, Merseyside L18 1LZ United Kingdom +44 151 724 3816 |
This historic church overlooks the legendary Penny Lane area and is proud of its claim to fame that Paul McCartney sang here as a choirboy. With a little help from its friends the church has implemented many improvements in recent years, which include new stained glass windows, exterior floodlighting and a new ring of bells. Reverend Kenneth Rowlands offers a warm welcome to all visitors to this busy community church, where the doors always appear to be open. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cast iron church in the suburbs |
St Michael's Church Road Aigburth Liverpool, Merseyside L17 7BD United Kingdom +44 151 707 8330 |
This cast iron church was consecrated on Wednesday 21st June 1815, three days after the Battle of Waterloo. The unique structure is constructed of pre-fabricated cast iron sections and filled in with brickwork. Thomas Rickman and John Cragg, owner of the Mersey Iron Foundry, designed it following their first venture at St George's Church in Everton. An interesting feature used to be the Robbers Bell, situated outside the church. The bell would be rung to alert the local community of robbers in the area, but ironically no one must have been around when the bell itself was stolen. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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