Oh i love old churches and cathedrals
That looks lovely Sarah!
That looks lovely Sarah!
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And let the Vacation begin......
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If you look to the left now, you will see the Metropolitan Cathedral, we will stop here to take a look around.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral was to have been even more impressive thanks to a design by Sir Edwin Lutyen. Work started in 1933 but the crypt is all that remains of this grand vision before World War Two and budget deficits halted building work. Lutyen's plan was thrown out and a competition was hosted in 1960 to find a newer, cheaper design. Sir Frederick Gibberd's pioneering design won, and work began in 1962. The cathedral was consecrated just five years later.
The Lantern Tower has crowning pinnacles to help make the cathedral stand out against the Liverpool skyline. These are over 52 feet high and feature diagonal struts to strengthen them against the wind. Within the cathedral, the High Altar is at the centre of the circular design. The interior is bathed in many colours, primarily blue as befits a cathedral with more coloured glass than any other in Europe.
And you can take the virtual tour here:
http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/tour/tour.htm
The Roman Catholic Cathedral was to have been even more impressive thanks to a design by Sir Edwin Lutyen. Work started in 1933 but the crypt is all that remains of this grand vision before World War Two and budget deficits halted building work. Lutyen's plan was thrown out and a competition was hosted in 1960 to find a newer, cheaper design. Sir Frederick Gibberd's pioneering design won, and work began in 1962. The cathedral was consecrated just five years later.
The Lantern Tower has crowning pinnacles to help make the cathedral stand out against the Liverpool skyline. These are over 52 feet high and feature diagonal struts to strengthen them against the wind. Within the cathedral, the High Altar is at the centre of the circular design. The interior is bathed in many colours, primarily blue as befits a cathedral with more coloured glass than any other in Europe.
And you can take the virtual tour here:
http://www.liverpoolmetrocathedral.org.uk/tour/tour.htm
Sar-Where is North West of England? I guess I assumed you were in the north like Susan was.
Wow! it's huge inside!!! but looks very modern as well.
Chris Sarah's only a couple of hours drive from me
At Ringo Starr!, yeah he's no spring chicken now is he?!
Chris Sarah's only a couple of hours drive from me
Sorry! I just realised that my other map was pretty tiny!
Susan lives in the North East, so I am on the other side and a bit lower!
Susan lives in the North East, so I am on the other side and a bit lower!
What a spectacular bus, Sarah, and these cathedrals are magnificient!
Wow, I had never before seen the Liverpool John Lennon Airport, thank you!
Ringo Star! There I thought I'd never get to meet him!
The inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral is fantastic! I scanned its history and this building is actually the result of four attempts.
Yes Yayi! Did you notice that it is also called Paddy's WigWam?!
Impressive buildings - so different yet I like both of them. Where are we going for lunch? If my memory serves me right Liverpool is full of excellent Chinese restaurants?
I still find both these Cathedrals fascinating - They are so different and unique in their own ways! (I have added some more information with the pictures too!)
Now, we will pay a visit to Anfield! Home ground to Liverpool Football Club
woohoo!!
Liverpool Football Club were founded in May 1892 by John Houlding, who owned the Anfield Road stadium. Everton FC were the occupants at Anfield before this date but following a disagreement with Houlding they promptly moved across Stanley Park to a new home - Goodison Park.
Houlding was left with an empty stadium and so formed Liverpool Football Club. He appointed John McKenna, an Irishman with many links in Scottish football, McKenna used his links to form a 'squad' of 13 players, of which 9 were Scottish.
Now, we will pay a visit to Anfield! Home ground to Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club were founded in May 1892 by John Houlding, who owned the Anfield Road stadium. Everton FC were the occupants at Anfield before this date but following a disagreement with Houlding they promptly moved across Stanley Park to a new home - Goodison Park.
Houlding was left with an empty stadium and so formed Liverpool Football Club. He appointed John McKenna, an Irishman with many links in Scottish football, McKenna used his links to form a 'squad' of 13 players, of which 9 were Scottish.
You not a Man U supporter Sarah?
My late husband played soccer. Is that another name for English football?
The Kop
The Spion Kop was a mighty terrace behind one of the goals at Anfield. It was built in 1906, as a reward to the fans after Liverpool had clinched their second league championship. It was an enormous structure, capable of holding as many as 25,000 supporters. It had 100 steps and towered above the Walton Breck Road behind the ground. The name came from a small hill in South Africa known as Spion Kop where in January 1900, during the Boer war, a battle left hundreds dead. Many of the soldiers killed came from Lancashire regiments with a strong contingent from Liverpool. The Liverpool Echo was the first to suggest calling it the Kop.
In 1928 the Kop was extended and a roof added, this took the capacity to well over 27,000 and the new steel roof added to the noise factor. The noise generated and the swaying of the thousands on match day made for a great sight and was famous world wide. Spontaneous singing became a trademark of the Kop and the emergence of the Beatles in the 70's added to the atmosphere as the Kopites sang their favourite tunes and chanted the players names.
On April 30th 1994, following the Hillsborough tragedy of 1989, the Taylor report ordered that every terrace in England must be demolished. So in May 1994 Liverpool Football Club played in front of the Kop for a final time. Unfortunately the Reds lost 1-0 on the day with Jeremy Goss of Norwich spoiling the party. The occasion was still a memorable one and players from the past such as Dalglish, Keegan and Aldridge joined Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley's wife's on the pitch.
The Kop is the biggest single tier structure in Britain, with a capacity of almost 13,000.
Centenary Stand
The Centenary Stand, as its name suggests was built to commemorate Liverpool Football Club's 100 year centenary, in 1992. It has two tiers and can accomodate for almost 12,000 supporters. It hosts executive boxes and the banquet lounge, aswell as PA box, TV set and police operations room.
Anfield Road End
This stand is opposite to the Kop and is the newest structure at the ground. It has two tiers, with the top tier only small. Over the years it has hosted the away supporters at the ground and presently still does. This adds to the atmosphere in this part of the ground.
Main Stand / Paddock Enclosure
This is the oldest surviving structure, with the Paddock enclosure located at the bottom of the stand. It hosts the commentators and directors on matchdays. Within the stand itself is the famous bootroom and team changing rooms.
The Spion Kop was a mighty terrace behind one of the goals at Anfield. It was built in 1906, as a reward to the fans after Liverpool had clinched their second league championship. It was an enormous structure, capable of holding as many as 25,000 supporters. It had 100 steps and towered above the Walton Breck Road behind the ground. The name came from a small hill in South Africa known as Spion Kop where in January 1900, during the Boer war, a battle left hundreds dead. Many of the soldiers killed came from Lancashire regiments with a strong contingent from Liverpool. The Liverpool Echo was the first to suggest calling it the Kop.
In 1928 the Kop was extended and a roof added, this took the capacity to well over 27,000 and the new steel roof added to the noise factor. The noise generated and the swaying of the thousands on match day made for a great sight and was famous world wide. Spontaneous singing became a trademark of the Kop and the emergence of the Beatles in the 70's added to the atmosphere as the Kopites sang their favourite tunes and chanted the players names.
On April 30th 1994, following the Hillsborough tragedy of 1989, the Taylor report ordered that every terrace in England must be demolished. So in May 1994 Liverpool Football Club played in front of the Kop for a final time. Unfortunately the Reds lost 1-0 on the day with Jeremy Goss of Norwich spoiling the party. The occasion was still a memorable one and players from the past such as Dalglish, Keegan and Aldridge joined Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley's wife's on the pitch.
The Kop is the biggest single tier structure in Britain, with a capacity of almost 13,000.
Centenary Stand
The Centenary Stand, as its name suggests was built to commemorate Liverpool Football Club's 100 year centenary, in 1992. It has two tiers and can accomodate for almost 12,000 supporters. It hosts executive boxes and the banquet lounge, aswell as PA box, TV set and police operations room.
Anfield Road End
This stand is opposite to the Kop and is the newest structure at the ground. It has two tiers, with the top tier only small. Over the years it has hosted the away supporters at the ground and presently still does. This adds to the atmosphere in this part of the ground.
Main Stand / Paddock Enclosure
This is the oldest surviving structure, with the Paddock enclosure located at the bottom of the stand. It hosts the commentators and directors on matchdays. Within the stand itself is the famous bootroom and team changing rooms.
It is Yayi
Oh i remember the Hillsborough incident, so, so sad!
Yes, I belive that Soccer is the same as football!
Here are some places locally that you can go to eat, drink and be merry!
http://www.thisisanfield.com/clubinfo.php?id=00000029
Or you can head over to China Town!
Sound good to me!, but can we avoid the Albert because it said to be prepared to wait for a pint because they get busy!
I went to one(or three!) beside the Albert Dock and i can't remember the name?!, it was big though!
I went to one(or three!) beside the Albert Dock and i can't remember the name?!, it was big though!
Off for lunch now and getting some more pictures, back soon!
Tibby, Molly show everyone around and keep an eye on Ringo - we don't want him wandering off!
Tibby, Molly show everyone around and keep an eye on Ringo - we don't want him wandering off!
Ooooh your right it's nearly lunchtime here for me as well!!
Here Sophie have a couple of treats while we find somewhere to eat
Here Sophie have a couple of treats while we find somewhere to eat
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