Liverpool Capital of Culture 08

Pictured above is probably one of the most famous waterfronts in the world, and is the gateway, for those arriving by ship, to the wonderful city of Liverpool, England

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A feature I've been looking forward to sharing with you for many weeks has been this, the Superlambanana

The problem has been, nobody I asked seemed to know where he was

So, early this morning, I set out a hunt for one of my favourite Liverpool monuments, and after much scouring, eventually came across him in the north of the city

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Take a leisurely stroll along the Riverside Walk by Liverpool's Albert Dock, and you'll meet this family

This wonderful bronze is dedicated to the 9 million plus immigrants who left these shores for distant lands between 1830 and 1930, mainly to America and Australia

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20 Forthlin Road was the childhood home of Paul McCartney who was part of a pop group who were quite famous in the 1960's, The Beatles

He and his younger brother Mike, who was also in a pop group, The Scaffold, lived here from 1955, until Paul returned from The Beatles American tour in 1964

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Here's a quick reference guide for Beatles fans

These are great Beatles locations you can visit during your stay at the European Capital of Culture 08, the vibrant city of Liverpool, here in the UK

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Set in 500 acres of beautiful park, and visited by over 200,000 people in 2005, Croxteh Hall is the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton, and is open to visitors

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Take a stroll along Liverpool's Strand and, certainly from this angle, you could be fooled in to thinking your had been magically transported to the Med

Certainly today, the main road that runs along Liverpool's historic waterfront could be mistaken for Marbella or Palma

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The Port of Liverpool Building, pictured, is one of three marvellous buildings adorning Liverpool’s waterfront

So here’s another in a series of articles I am planning to share with you in reference to the 2008 European Capital of Culture, the city of Liverpool here in the United Kingdom

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Here’s another in a series of articles I am planning to share with you in reference to the 2008 European Capital of Culture, the city of Liverpool here in the United Kingdom

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The Royal Liver Building – Liverpool Waterfront

As the famous Liverpool song 'In My Liverpool Home' says:
“We speak in an accent exceedingly rare�

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Okay, these are not exactly monuments, but they make a great picture don’t they?

They may not be monuments but these red telephone boxes stand as part of British history, and unfortunately are lesser spotted these days. These two fine examples can be found in Exchange Street West, next to the Town Hall

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While you’re taking a stroll around Liverpool’s city centre, be sure to call in to Williamson Square

This is a popular area for locals and visitors alike, and is located between Church Street and Queen Square. It is here you will find this wonderful arching water jet fountain, a feature enjoyed by children of all ages, especially in the summer sunshine

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The ruin of St Luke’s church ,or the ‘bombed Out Church’ as it is known by the locals, dominates the top of Bold Street. It stands on the corner of Leece Street and Berry Street

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In this short series I would like to share with you some of Liverpool's most famous monuments and memorials, and there locations. Hopefully this will prove a useful guide on your visit to the city

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This may look like just an ordinary house that you’d find in any ordinary street in Liverpool

But this is no ordinary house

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