I was hoping to post a batrep today but I never realised how busy this week turned out to be and yesterday some of the lads and I went on a our Jolly Boys' annual pub crawl. Let me take you there in lieu of an AAR.
We all met at the Victoria Monument.
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| How it looked in 1941 |
Scousers are proud of this statue and it's is known as Queen Vic's Dick. She holds a mitre in her right but at a certain angle, well !
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| Queen Vic's Dick |
We hit the 'CORNMARKET' first. One of the oldest pubs in the city with major connections to the shipping industry. It has two entrances on two different streets,because it was once two inns.
And so it began......
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| The Slaughter House Dates back to the Reign of George III |
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| Infamous in the 1990's Spice Boys scandal |
Followed by a wee stroll around and some sightseeing in our own city.
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| Town Hall |
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| Bank of England |
During WW2 the Nation's gold bullion was moved to this bank for safe keeping and rapid evacuation to Canada, should it be required. Many years ago I ran a game based on German Paras dropping into the city to seize the gold and transport it to a waiting U-Boat. Damn nearly made it too. It was also subject of a David Jason drama in 1993 called the
Bullion Boys(as good an actor as he is, his scouse accent was shocking!)
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| A Crib at the top of the Main Shopping Street |
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| Some street life |
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| The Eleanor Rigby Statue, dressed for Christmas |
Now you don't come to Liverpool and not get a dose of the famous four.
Our final destination was, 'The Grapes' on Matthew Street. Renowned as the pub where 'The Beatles' used to pop in for a couple of pints between gigs at 'The Cavern' which was about fifty feet up the road.
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| Paul |
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| John |
Like most British cities everywhere you turn there's history and a vibrant social life. This was just a quick trip for a few hours around a very small area of the city. There's plenty more. Even if you're not into the music there's so much more and for guys like us the military side is just as rife. Some time in the spring I may take you for a military tour of the city. Hope you enjoyed this trip it is a bit of an AAR.
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| George |
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| Ringo |
The next time I visit Liverpool, Bob, I want you as my tour guide.
ReplyDeleteYou've got pal.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to see a city through the eyes on another it gives a very different perspective.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I enjoy this sphere for the insights you get
DeleteThanks for this. I've never been to Liverpool but feel like I know the place a bit better know. Hope to go one day.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Michael
It's a good place to visit, and a great base for touring the North est and North Wales.
DeleteI can't remember much of any of my visits to Liverpool, so thanks for the above, showing what I missed.
ReplyDelete(The hostelries are generally very welcoming and numerous for those that haven't been)
A proper pub crawl in the city would take you years, most are good, some are excellent and others just dives.
DeleteI always like seeing posts from people who have an interest in their local area. Very good!
ReplyDeleteLol... AAR! :) Nice one
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