Lovely Liverpool!
There was only one subject for this week’s Alphabe-Thursday letter ‘L’! It is the wonderful city of Liverpool. I will share some photos to hopefully give you a flavour!
It has a long maritime history becoming a major port by the 18th century. Sadly its links to the Atlantic Slave trade has coloured some views about this area of Liverpool’s past.
It is home to a diversity of cultures & has the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
Gateway to China Town - Liverpool
Many people will have heard about Liverpool through the Beatles, probably the most famous group in the 60’s. These cultural icons helped the city to become a major tourist attraction over the years. In 2008 it became European City of Culture & it’s biennial arts festival that year had some amazing exhibits.
U-Ram Choe - Korea
This wonderous contraption moved very slowly with each of its pieces moving back & forward. It reminded me of a wood louse!
One of my favourite places is the Roman Catholic Cathedral. We are not of that faith but it is a wonderous building. It is circular & lets in light whatever the weather. This picture was taken the day before the funeral of Pope in the mid afternoon on a fairly dull day.
Roman Catholic Cathedral Liverpool
So…I hope you have enjoyed a whirlwind tour of a great city. For my American visitors, definitely put it on your bucket lists!
There will be lots of ‘L’ or a post (get it?) over at Jenny Matlock’s fab blog! Go see!
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The cathedral is gorgeous. I love the purples and blues.
I look forward to the day that I can visit some of these glorious places that you share with us.
Thanks for the tour!
And thanks for linking to Alphabe-Thursday.
A+
I will put Liverpool on my bucket list! You’ve given me views of three sites I would not ever have thought was in Liverpool. I didn’t know that Liverpool had a Chinatown. I don’t know why I thought Chinatowns were an American thing. Live and learn, yep. Happy Christmas!
It has SO many sights that should be seen. Happy Christmas to you too!
What a beautiful city! Makes me wish I could go on vacation.
Maybe one day Teresa!
I used to live close to Liverpool. It’s a vibrant and diverse city 🙂
(With a great accent!!)
I agree H! Thanks for stopping by!
I will make sure that it takes a prominent place on my bucket list. All I’ve seen are London and Bath, so I have some English bucket listing to do…
=)
Absolutely Sue! You must venture up north – there are some wonderful places!
I am getting quite a geography lesson today, and I’m lovin’ it! Good post!
Glad you liked it Jodie! Many thanks for visiting here!
I went to Liverpool for the first time last year and loved it. I want to go back one day too
Good thinking! Thanks for stopping by!
A very good friend of mine went to university in Liverpool and I LOVED visiting her there. It really is a marvellous city!
Perfect L post!
Maggy x
Thanks Maggie! We really like visiting & find something different every time!
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