Here’s the second in a series of short 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

The plan is, I’m going to research places of interest around the city, then get out and about and visit these places, take some photographs, and then post an article about each place right here on Bloggerparty

I’m hoping this will be a useful travel guide for visitors to the city, without giving too much away because I don’t want to spoil any surprises…..

It was on March 15th 2002, that Yoko Ono visited the city to unveil the John Lennon bronze at Liverpool John Lennon Airport

The seven foot statue was sculpted by well known Merseyside artist and sculptor, Tom Murphy of Wirral

Amongst Tom’s other works are the Bill Shankley statue located at Liverpool Football Club’s ground in Anfield (feature on this coming soon), Lady Diana’ s statue, located in Colwyn Bay North Wales, and Dixie Dean’s statue, located at Everton Football Club’s ground (feature on this coming soon)

Miniature versions of the statue are available to purchase from various stores around the city. If you’re struggling to find a shop selling these, a good bet is to try The Beatles Shop in Matthew Street in the city centre (feature on this coming soon)

Anyway, this statue is a must see for any Beatles fan and you will find the seven foot version inside the terminal building of Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Follow the stairs for ‘Departures’ and the statue is to your right, so have your camera ready!

The great news is, this is just one of many free attractions located in and around Liverpool which I hope to inform you of in this blog

To find Liverpool John Lennon Airport:

Take the bus -
Liverpool City Centre - Liverpool John Lennon Airport (500 - Arriva) Lime St Station - Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Operates at 00, 30 minutes past the hour, returning from Liverpool John Lennon Airport at 15, 45 minutes past the hour. Journey time: 45 minutes.

Take the train -

Liverpool Central - Hunts Cross Liverpool Central - Brunswick - St. Michaels - Aigburth - Cressington - Garston - Hunts Cross. Operates at 13, 28, 43, 58 minutes past the hour. Journey time: 15 minutes. Alight at Garston or Hunts Cross for bus services to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Whilst you’re in this area of the city you may also like to visit:

The Yellow Submarine
The old airport – now a Marriot Hotel
Speke Hall – a National Trust House
John Lennon’s house – a National Trust House
Eleanor Rigby’s grave
St Peter’s church – the place John and Paul first met
John Lennon bronze

More on these locations coming soon - look out for the links

Can’t wait to see you la!

Are there any particular places of interest in Liverpool you would like to see featured here? Please let me know - thanks

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