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LIVERPOOL- STAY FOR LESS "££"

LIVERPOOL is found on the North West Coast of England, on the estuary of the River Mersey, known as the birthplace of the greatest rock & roll music group the "BEATLES" - John (Winston Lennon) Sir Paul (James McCartney) George (Harrison) Ringo (Richard Starkey - Starr). There are many experiences & places to be seen linked to the lives of the Beatles in & around the City but Liverpool has many facets. It has many links with the sea from the 18thC emigration to America to the industrial revolution world trade. The current day passion is for football with the 2 Premier teams, Liverpool FC & Everton FC. GB gives the deal which will "Please, Please You, Yeah!"

ACCOMMODATION

No 1 - Liverpool YHA, 25 Tabley Street, Off Wapping. L1 8EE (a new hostel in its own secure area, close to the River & the regenerated docks area) tele 0870 770 5924, Email: liverpool@yha.org.uk - £18.50 pn. b & full English breakfast - 100 beds ( 3, 4 & 6 bedded rooms, all en suite) Excellent self - catering kitchen (utensils & microwave) & self serve café area for breaks. & evening meals. Open plan reception linked to comfy TV lounge & information area. It's a good hostel for meeting world travellers, usually en route for Ireland & the Beatles décor really gets you into the "rock n roll" mood.

FOOD for self caterers is not easy to find on the hostels river frontage locality but GB did locate a supermarket on Hanover Street about a mile away, but look carefully as its below ground level. For restaurants & cafes the choice is unlimited & the hostel itself serves good value evening meals. Oh! before I forget there's an interesting pub/ café next to the hostel which, through the window serves good grub, try it out for me.

TRAVELLING AROUND the City is best on foot as there are many side streets & alleyways which form the real character of Liverpool, the Mathew Street area being one, which are a must to seek out.
For trips out of town to seek out the Beatles sites, however, there is a comprehensive local bus service so all you need is the essential route map from the Info Centre located in the central Williamson Square.

"FREE" SIGHTS TO SEE

1. Mathew Street - Cavern Club where the Beatles started 1959, shops & many musical memories
2. Albert Docks - opened in 1852 was England's greatest port now with art galleries, shops & cafes
3. "Liver" Building - the "bird" of Liverpool high on the Customs House overlooking the Mersey
4. Tate Gallery - 20th C modern art gallery in Albert Docks an annex to the Galleries in London
5. John's house - 251 Menlove Ave (5 - 24) lived with Aunt Mimi, bought by Yoko 2002 for t nation
6. George's house - 25 Upton Green (6 - 22) dad Harold, mum Louise, sis.Louise, broth.Harold, Peter
7. Ringo's house - 10 Admiral Grove (5 - 24) dad Harry, mum Elsie, Ringo joined the band in 1962
8. Liverpool Catholic Cathedral - of modern design with a central spire, a unique experience
9. Liverpool Public Library - a vast Victorian building with lots of Liver. info. artefacts & internet
10. Mersey Ferry - see one of these famous ferries from the shore, which link each side of the estuary

CHARGE SIGHTS NOT TO MISS

1. Walker Art Gallery - a great gallery with local works & in 2002 the Sir P McCartney exhibition
2. Merseyside Maritime Museum - the way Liver. shaped the modern world with its nautical history
3. Paul's house - 20 Forthlin Road (13 -23) with dad Jim & brother Michael now a Nat.Trust Mus.
4. Beatles Magical Mystery Tour - travel around the Beatles locations on the original movie bus

(Paul, Ringo - George & John ( She loves you -ye ye ye yeah !) Cilla, Gerry, Ken & Diddy Men)