The City of Liverpool
A Visitors Guide to the Pool of Life
In 2009 the new canal was opened at the Pierhead in Liverpool. The new canal links the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the North Docks with the South Docks. This means boaters can come right into the heart of the city without braving the River Mersey.
So with more people coming to Liverpool and boats at long last coming down the canal what is there for people to see and do in the Pool of Life?
Things to do in Liverpool
In 2008 Liverpool was the European Capitol of Culture. The profile of this already confident citywas raised and many art projects were held in the city. From the large scale mechanical spider to the popular flock of lambananas (or should that be a bunch). Liverpool has plenty of art galleries (Blue Coats, the Walker, the Tate) and museums (The World Museum, Maritime Museum, World Slavery Museum). read more
Liverpool Pub Guide
Liverpool has a lot of pubs. It has large Edwardian palaces, small local pubs, pubs with good food, pubs with good beer, pubs with fine architecture and plenty of bog standard chain pubs. pick a pub
Walks Around Liverpool
In 2004, Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has over 2,400 Listed Buildings and has the UK's largest number of listed buildings outside of London. From the famous 3 Graces and the city's two impressive cathedrals to the 1950's council house where Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote songs together. read more
Days out from Liverpool
If you are staying Liverpool for a few days you might like to have a day out somewhere. Liverpool is handy for a day trip to Southport, Chester, Crosby and Formby. read more
Books
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The Pool of Life: A public health walk in Liverpool by Morris and Ashton, 2007
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Pevsner Architectural Guides Liverpool by Joseph Sharples, 2004