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~Polish Your English~ *** Arrive to Liverpool. era:jf tu li'werpu:l Przybycie do Liverpoolu. Liverpool Main Railway Station - Lime Street li'werpu:l mejn re'lłej ste'jszn - lajm stri:t Główna stacja kolejowa w Liverpoolu - Ulica Wapienna. After many years we are back in Liverpool. a'fter me'ni je:rs łi a:r bek in li'verpu:l Po wielu latach jesteśmy z powrotem w Liverpoolu. The city where the Beatles were born. de si'ti łe:r de bi'tls ły:r bo:n Miasto gdzie urodzili się the Beatles  The Beatles' murals are almost everywhere. Adam is so happy to be here :) de bi'tls mju:rls a:r o'lmost e'wryłe:r. Adam is soł ha'pi tu bi hi:r Murale the Beatles są prawie wszędzie. Adam jest tak szczęśliwy, że tu jest :) There are also other landmarks and symbols of Liverpool.  de:r a:r o'lso ode:r la'ndma:ks end sy'mbols of li'werpu:l Są także inne charakterystyczne obiekty i symbole Liverpoolu.  A legendary Liver-bird (above left) is...

  Superlambanana on Tithebarn Street painted in Ukrainian national flag colours ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool are hosting the event on behalf of Ukraine, the winners of the 2022 Kalush Orchestra . The contest was moved due to Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbouring country. The Soloveiko Songbird -  nightingale in English - is the national bird of Ukraine and a symbol of song and happiness. 12 The Soloveiko Songbird from different Ukrainian regions have travelled to Liverpool, bringing their songs and stories to EuroFestival. For example. The Soloveiko (below) came to Liverpool from sunny Crimea, the peninsula in the southernmost part of Ukraine. Crimea is a historical land of Crimean Tatars, a place of enchanting beauty and deep historical significance. It’s famous for its rugged cliffs, crystal-clear waters, picturesque landscapes and wineries. Floating Earth (above, top left), by artist Luke Jerram, uses detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s s...

George Harrison's 80th Birthday Celebration LIVERPOOL George's birthday was celebrated in several places in Liverpool on the day (25.02.2023) he would be 80 years old. Remembering George Harrison:  "Pilgrimage for George" -The Royal Albert Dock’s Fab4 Cafe "Celebrating George Day" - 80th birthday at the Liverpool Beatles Museum Conversation with Gurudas one of the first Hare Krishna monks to meet George Harrison. Gurudas answered questions, signed books, shared his memories connected to George Harrison. The Hare Krishna Movement - street chanting and performing. In 1970, George produced the Radha Krishna Temple album with the devotees, a track from which featured in the top ten record sales in that year. They've always appreciated what George did for them and the movement. Hare Krishnas gathered this afternoon in the city centre for chanting and sharing of cookies and books - paying tribute to George. Gurudas in the city centre and Pattie Boyd bracelet ...

After a recent outbreak   of hate  in  Knowsley, part of metropolitan Liverpool -  towards people coming to the UK to seek support and refuge - h undreds of Liverpooldians gathered on the plateau in front of St George's Hall (mid February 2023). This place has seen many gatherings - starting with workers rights and the Suffragettes in the early 1900s.   This time - showing the stance against racial prejudice and support for those who need to flee their homes because of the unfair, unjust and harmful politics - the asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. The protest was an answer to the infamous riots outside the Suites Hotel in the Knowsley area of the city on February 10, widely reported on national TV.   We do not know the details but it appears that some groups feel disadvantaged to the presence of foreign people living in a hotel while the folks living around Merseyside struggle to have the ends meet.  In some ways  - it ...

There is the Cavern Pub and the Cavern Club. This time we are entering even more secret place in the Cavern Club. Here we go...

The River of Light - Liverpool Waterfront (21 October to 6 November 2022) In continental Europe, there is growing fear of power cuts before the upcoming winter and cities and towns are looking to save money on the street and  Christmas lights.  In Liverpool - quite the contrary. The outdoor illuminated gallery on Liverpool Waterfront returned - with a full glow. With more lights and illuminations than before.  There were ten artworks across a two kilometres loop, that featured light and sound installations from local, national and international artists. It was crowded, noisy and very cheerful. The interest of visitors probably exceeded the expectations of the organizers. A very successful event.  Proof, that - in times of the announced and impending crisis, inflation and budget cuts, Liverpool knows how to spend public money :-). The city has always been standing out in a sort of rebellious way - 'No one will tell us what to do and how to behave'.  Here - live ...

Our Place in Space Quite remarkable 8.1 km scale model of the solar system animated Liverpool City Centre from 14 October to 6 November 2022.  With distance comes perspective... It started from miniature of our Sun and Earth on Church Street, running down along it to the iconic waterfront, Albert Dock and then on a solitary path through the Trans Pennine Trail along the left north bank of the Rover Mersey. It ended with tiny Pluto at the Otterspool Promenade. A very intriguing walk. Quite peculiar indeed. Walking through the streets of Liverpool, first through a lot of dense crowd, similar to the solar system where the first planets a gather closer.  Being able to not only imagine the the scales and distances, but to experience it physically was a incredible eye-opener for many. What a tiny-tiny cosmic seed the planet Earth we live on really is. Just figure this out - the scale on that journey was 591 million to 1! At this scale the Sun is  2.35 m in diameter, the Earth i...

The area was made famous in the 1960s thanks to the Beatles' hit song Penny Lane, named after a suburban street located within Mossley Hill. Penny Lane runs between Allerton Road and Greenbank Road. The Penny Lane area is on the routes of various tour buses with thousands of tourists visiting annually. In July 2006, a Liverpool Councillor proposed renaming certain streets because their names were linked to the slave trade. It was soon discovered that Penny Lane was possibly named after James Penny, a wealthy 18th century slave ship owner and strong opponent of abolitionism. Ultimately, city officials decided to forego the name change and re-evaluate the entire renaming process. On 10 July 2006, Liverpool officials said they would modify the proposal to exclude Penny Lane. Penny Lane applies to the area surrounding the street of the same name. It was the location for one of the main bus termini for several routes, and buses with "Penny Lane" displayed were common throu...

70 years on the throne - what an achievement! The queen's longevity led to an unprecedented jubilee - a unique one in the entire history. In Liverpool, which is rather not known for its sympathy for the monarchy, the occasion for the celebration was captured. We all like parties, don't we? Of course, with certain rules and principles - the British way. Organizing street anniversary events was fairly straightforward, and government guidelines encouraged people to do so, so did the local councils. Of course, events should be agreed with the neighbours. Alcohol consumption on the streets was allowed, and so was loud music. There wasn't a particular time at which music has to end, but the 1996 Noise Act does place limits on the amount of noise that can be made between 11pm and 7am. So, entire streets had celebrated the Queen's Jubilee over the long four days weekend and a special concert was held in front of Buckingham Palace. It is good to have such a memory, in times that...

A walk around the now-expanding Anfield Stadium can be exciting, especially before a Champions League fixture. We start our walk from Anfield Road towards the stadium. There were more passers-by on this day, not necessarily with an admission ticket (its hard to get one, you must be very lucky). Demand is far greater than availability. There is no indication that it will change soon :( even with the expanded Anfield Road stand.  Anyway, the area around the stadium is much better than 15 years ago, yet there are places that still needs revitalization. Abandoned terraced houses are haunting, with youngster hanging around. The neighbourhood, neglected for years, will not look beautiful overnight. However, it is worth paying attention to a few elements in the area. As you walk along Anfield Road, there are several buildings to note: Epstein House - the former home of the legendary Beatles manager, Brian Epstein. Brian’s grandparents, Isaac and Dinah Epstein, lived at the house for ove...

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 bee...