AnglOrony

Peter Kavanagh,  situated in the outskirts of Liverpool city centre, among the Georgian Quarter. We have heard about the pub for some time and read it has been praised as the best one.  Originally the Liver Inn, it is now named after the licensee who ran it for an incredible fifty three years from 1897 to 1950.  53 years service in running pub makes Peter Kavanagh one of the longest serving licensees in the country.  He was also a successful businessman, designer and alderman.  The pub features murals by Edinburgh born artist  Eric Robertson  (1887-1941), which were painted in 1929 when Peter Kavanagh was altering the pub, one based on scenes from Dickens for the front room and another based on the work of Hogarth for the rear room.  The landlady,  Rita Smith  has taken over the running of Peter Kavanagh's 30 years ago, transforming it into a quirky local place to be.  The huge range of curiosities on the walls and ceilings have been added to gradually over time, although many of t

Lets continue our walk...check where you are ;-) Finally, you got to the most iconic Liverpool Landmarks. Three Graces - Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. They have defined Liverpool waterfront for the last hundred years and the lives of many people around the world. They are on the list of the UNSESCO global heritage - as they truly served to change the lives of so many families.  Royal Liver Building  - the most recognisable and loved landmark of Liverpool. Its grand clock towers are crowned with the Liver Birds. They are named Bella and Bertie .  Bella looks out to the sea, to welcome handsome sailors and ships bringing wealth to the city. Bertie looks inland to protects Liverpool people or/and to see if the pubs are still open for the sailors. This is according to the local legend from the start of 20th century. The port is here no more, the sailors are gone, the pubs are closing down. Times are changing. As they have always been.  This was o