The leaving of Liverpool for the New World

**McClef** · 2nd August 07, 05:15 PM

Closest I have been to Liverpool recently was when I went with Mum to New Brighton on the Wirral about 3 weeks ago but you could still see the iconic buildings from there!

**David Dalglish** · 3rd August 07, 12:15 AM

Great photos Alex. Never been to Liverpool, Must go sometime.

**cessna152towser** · 3rd August 07, 09:52 AM

is there still a small island shaped like the UK in the basin?

I didn't see one at the Colonnades, but there are other dock basins so it could have been in one of those. There are tours on ex military DUKW amphibian vehicles which splash into the water at the colonnades and cruise around the various basins - looked like fun but I didn't have time to sample it.

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd August 07, 11:12 AM

My Mum was a Liverpublian who came to the US with her new husband my Dad. Yesterday, was her birthday and I posted on this blog about her.

As a kid I use to tell my friends my Mum baby sitted for Paul McCartney. In my 1970 visit to Liverpool, I went clubbing at the Caverns where the Beatles got their start.

Thanks for the memories.

**CelticRanger66** · 3rd August 07, 12:30 PM

Great Shots!!! Thanks for sharing your always interesting photos!!

**McPostie** · 3rd August 07, 02:04 PM

Great pics,i was there a month ago myself went drinking in the cavern and down Matthew street, relatives used to live near the Liverpool footie ground as well,its a nice walk along the front where the old docks were. seems like you enjoyed yourself

**demobud** · 3rd August 07, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

I didn't see one at the Colonnades, but there are other dock basins so it could have been in one of those. There are tours on ex military DUKW amphibian vehicles which splash into the water at the colonnades and cruise around the various basins - looked like fun but I didn't have time to sample it.

I may have a picture of it on one of my hard drives, I 'll look around and see if I can find it.