Exploring Hidden Liverpool
Located in north-western England, Liverpool is a city with bold architecture, a profound industrial history, a thriving music scene and, above all, really friendly people!
In this video, I'd like to take you on a tour around Liverpool and show you a number of interesting sites related to the Titanic, Britain's railway history, war and much, much more (and yes, that does include The Beatles!)
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 The Royal Liver Building
01:59 St John's Beacon Observation Tower (Radio City)
02:59 Albion House (Former White Star Line HQ)
04:13 The Titanic Memorial
04:44 Merseyside Maritime Museum- Titanic Artefacts
05:32 The RMS Lusitania
06:23 Liverpool's Chinatown
07:07 Where does the word 'Scouse' come from?
07:48 Anfield Stadium & the SS Great Eastern Flagpole
08:37 Everton & Prince Rupert's Tower
09:36 The Liverpool & Manchester Railway
11:12 William Mackenzie's Pyramid Tomb
12:05 Liverpool Overhead Railway
12:54 Brunswick Ramp
13:37 Liverpool's Underground Railway
15:58 The Queensway Road Tunnel
16:41 Oriel Chambers
17:23 St Martin's Bank & Britain's Wartime Gold Reserve
17:44 WWII 'Dragon's Teeth' Vehicle Traps
18:14 Liverpool & The North Atlantic Convoys
18:52 The Western Approaches Bunker
20:17 The Liverpool Blitz & St Luke's Church
21:00 Edward VIII Postbox
21:37 The Beatles
24:36 The Robin Hood Stone
25:26 The Allerton Oak
26:21 Sefton Park
27:14 Outro
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Links for this video:
St Johns Beacon
stjohnsbeacon.co.uk
Liverpool Museums
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Ma Egerton's Stage Door Pub
www.maegertons.com/
Ma Boyle's Alehouse
www.maboyles.co.uk
St Luke's Bombed Out Church
www.slboc.com
The Beatle's Childhood Homes
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visi...
Sefton Park
www.visitliverpool.com/listin...
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Credits
Images:
Chinatown 1942: gerryco23.wordpress.com/2014/...
Overhead Railway Footage: Pathe News
Merseyrail Map: David Arthur (Creative Commons)
St Martin’s Bank Plaque: John Bradley (Creative Commons)
Beatles Photo: Roger, via Flickr (www.flickr.com/photos/beatles...) Creative Commons
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Sound Effects:
(All via Freesound.org)
Ship Steam Engine: derplayer
Explosion: Opensystem
Electric Trains Slow: Klankbeeld
Two Horse Carriages: dobroide
Stem Train Audio (XYZsoundscapes)
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Music:
Letter to Natalie (The Great North Sound Society)
AnaCaptainslogue (Noir Et Blanc Vie)
Melancholia (Godmode)
In the Temple Garden (Aaron Kenny)
Drunken Sailor (Cooper Cannell)
No. 1 A Minor Watz (Esther Abrami)
No. 4 Piano Journey (Esther Abrami)
Anitmatter (The Westerlies)
Blue Mood (Robert Munzinger)
Nature Nurture (Quincas Moreira)
Cocktail Hour (Aaron Kenny)
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Пікірлер: 305
Beautifully done ! I'm a tour guide lecturer in the glorious city of Rouen, Normandy, and I find this video comes as close as it can get to a real tour, with an added value in the sounds and visuals. It was a nice walk in Liverpool and you managed to show its many faces and lives. Thank you for your many labours and efforts :)
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words; that means a lot to me coming from a tour guide ☺️ Rouen is a beautiful city, I need to go back there. Thanks again and stay well.
As a Londoner born and bred, kids at school didn't believe my mom came from Knotty Ash and thought it was a mythical place made up by Sir Ken Dodd.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ha ha! You can see why they'd think that ;-)
@maggie8324
5 күн бұрын
My uncles Bing and Bunny came from Knotty Ash. So you're old then.
@merseydave1
Күн бұрын
Its where The Jam Butty mines are !!!
@Robslondon
Күн бұрын
@@merseydave1 😄
Rob, that was absolutely amazing! I really think you have outdone yourself this time. With all these fascinating facts, stories and connections and fabulous buildings. And of course, The Beatles! Loved this trip around Liverpool, thank you.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
It’s a pleasure Anne! Thank you so much for the kind words.
A first class documentary. I cannot comprehend why your views are not up into the hundreds of thousands. Your work is always consistently of the highest calibre and one of the very best channels on youtube. Hopefully like me more of your subscribers will share your content and get your channel more noticed.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thank you
I adore that you put clopping horses sound effect at the Brunswick Ramp. Gave me an instant smile and a real vision. Those touches are just one reason why I so love your channel! Bravo.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ah! Thanks so much for noticing Joyce 😊Really appreciate your kind words.
What a lovely tribute to a great city, Rob. Thanks a lot for the video.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
I really appreciate that, thank you.
I did a double take when I saw Liverpool on your thumbnail. You’ve shown off Liverpool, my home city, as well as any Liverpudlian would. Thank you and you’re welcome back anytime… Lad. 🙂
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
That means a lot to me. Thank you so much; I love the place- and its people- to bits. Cheers and stay well 😉
Excellent. As an adopted Scouser who has also lived In London I appreciate seeing. the city from a different perspective. There is much more to Liverpool than the Beatles and football, as you show well.
@Robslondon
3 күн бұрын
Thanks so much David, I really appreciate the kind words.
I appreciate this. Thank you. I'm born and raised in liverpool, but lived in london over 20 years. Good to see on this channel.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
It’s a pleasure; thanks so much for watching.
Thank you Rob. I've enjoyed your London episodes so very much but as a "Scouser" I was delighted with your take on Liverpool. Very comprehensive and caught the flavour of the city. A couple of buildings that would have been worth adding would include the Philharmonic Hall, Philharmonic Pub and Bluecoat Chambers. All are interesting architecturally but I appreciate that you cannot cover everything. We'll done, I loved it.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much John. I’m hoping to do a Liverpool pubs video at some point; if so the Philharmonic will certainly be in it 😉
loved this - robslondon is some of the best content on youtube: quirky, original and always interesting, this channel is a true standout! thanks, Rob, and keep it coming!!!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
That means a lot to me- many thanks indeed.
Hi Rob, your long lost Scouse twin here. Your Dad sent this to me this morning and I just wanted to say what a great watch it was. I’m looking forward to viewing some of your London content next. Thank you for a great video and I’ll hopefully see you at some point in the old man’s bar in the near future. Best wishes, Geoff.
@Robslondon
8 күн бұрын
Geoff! Thank you so much mate- really good to see you here. Hope you're keeping well? Your kind words mean a great deal to me, especially coming from a true Scouser. Much appreciated. Best wishes and hopefully we can have a beer at some point. Thanks again and Cheers ;-)
@GJLiverpool
8 күн бұрын
@@RobslondonYes thanks mate, everything is going well at my end. I’ll get a date in the diary for heading over so we can grab a beer and see what pubs are on your list for the next visit. Thanks again and speak soon 👍🏻
@Robslondon
8 күн бұрын
@@GJLiverpool Nice one; cheers mate
Thank you Rob for an excellent video on my local city Liverpool. I love visiting London & I find your videos on our capital city very interesting & well researched. Thank you for showing what a great city Liverpool is, it has had very negative press & stereotypical views over the decades. Liverpool & the local area has so much to offer visitors. I’m pleased & proud of the city & local area, it’s friendly people & caring community spirit ❤️🇬🇧
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Beautiful comment, thank you. Liverpool is a terrific city and its people are great- and I mean that from the bottom of my heart, I’m always made to feel very welcome whenever I go there. Thanks again for the kind words and stay well.
As always, the professionalism and your genuine interest in the place shine through. Each and every video of yours is a glowing testament to you. Thank you.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
That means a great deal to me. Thank you so much my friend.
I lived near Liverpool until I was 16. I only knew about 10 % of the subjects of this absorbing video, though. This is highly professional stuff.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Really appreciate than Jon, thank you. Hope you're keeping well.
As I am from Liverpool born and bred, you have encapsulated our City very well ... Well Done!.
@Robslondon
Күн бұрын
That means a lot to me Dave, thank you so much. It’s easy to do to be honest; there’s a lot of great stuff to work with 😉 Thanks again and stay well.
A very enjoyable and informative video to watch on a Sunday afternoon. 👌
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you Paul!
Does it make me a hopeless Beatles geek that I could recite each of their childhood addresses before you did? 😂 What a wonderful video this Sunday, thank you, Rob!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Not at all ;-) Many thanks Pat and stay well.
I too was born and brought up in Liverpool but left when I was 21. Can I, like a great many other Liverpudlians, thank you for doing a wonderful job. As a young lad I used to visit my grandmother who lived close to Cains Brewery and to get there I walked up and then down Park Road at the bottom of which (near the church) stood a building which showed evidence of the Blitz. Lots of holes in the stonework around the door. Near the TA barracks on Aigburth Road there used to be bunkers for anti aircraft guns which we used to play in as kids. In a similar way to the Thames estuary, Liverpool had anti aircraft towers erected in the estuary of the Mersey.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Ray, that means a lot to me coming from a born and bred Scouser. Really interesting comment too; I enjoyed reading it. Thanks again mate and stay well.
It's been great to know the history of Liverpool.The Albion house ,the titanic and other hollowed ships had a history with Liverpool, Liverpools role in world war 2 by setting sail of war ships is unforgettable,let's come to beetle,they had been famous ,various museums are worthwhile to see,the singer jhon lenon was iconic in his days,it's beautiful video
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words Shah.
Round of applause sir, that was absolutely fantastic. Depending what day you were there I may have passed you at Lime St Station, I work there. I never tire of coming through the cuttings each day, probably my favourite approach to any railway station. The Liver birds are called Bertie and Bella…Bella looks out to sea. Keep up the good work and I’ll be donating when pay day comes.
@Robslondon
8 күн бұрын
Such a lovely comment Karen, thank you so much ☺️ And now I know the names of the Liver Birds! Wish I could’ve included that! Thanks so much again and stay well.
You really sold Liverpool to me, Rob! Always believed it to be a rather industrial and grey city, but you showed so many fascinating places and buildings. Next time I cross the North Sea I should pay a visit! 😊
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Dennis! Hope you do make it; it's a great place and the people are fantastic. Stay well.
I’ve never been to Liverpool, I’ve lived in London all my life but I’ve heard a lot about Liverpool. So it’s interesting to see such an informative programme on this city. And I appreciated the added extras that are not usually shown on regular TV programmes. Great! Thanks again Rob. I’d love to donate a bit of cash for your programs but money is so tight right now. Maybe I’ll be able to at some point. Really enjoying your films.
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Sharon. And no worries at all! ;-) Stay well and cheers.
Brilliant, Rob! I was rather taken aback to hear your London chimes then suddenly the Liver Building..! 😂
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ha ha! :-)
Oh ! Well done Rob ! This is so professional ! I really enjoyed your work on this presentation...even the sound effects were perfectly chosen 👍 Everything was so interesting and beautifully narrated. I did take a tour of Liverpool...and the thing I remember best was driving past 'Paddy's Wigwam' and seeing a bride in her wedding gown holding, instead of a bouquet, a decorated basket containg a full-size football 😂 Thank again for your meticulous work 👍
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Lovely comment MrJohn and thanks so much for the kind words. Stay well ☺️
I've watched several videos. You've got a fantastic voice for narration. Very appealing and easy to listen to. Clear and well paced.
@Robslondon
6 күн бұрын
That's so kind of you to say :-) Thank you, it means a lot to me.
Excellent video Rob, as a lover of history, architecture, engineering, railways and pop culture it ticked every box, thank you Sir 😊
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you Rob! Hope you're keeping well.
Great episode Rob! I will probably never visit Liverpool from my home in the US but I feel like I just did. ❤
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Really hope you do get to see it someday… you see plenty of American visitors there ☺️
Omg I live in liverpool and you literally stood outside the place I work to get that shot of the liver building I've lived in liverpool for nearly 30 years I wouldn't want to live anywhere else I came here from Manchester in 1995 I have to admit london is my 2nd favourite city after liverpool
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks Cath 😄
@cath_matson
10 күн бұрын
@Robslondon I live in dingle near the streets where they filmed bread in the 80s I don't know if you remember that programme or not
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
@@cath_matson I do remember Bread! We’ll be right at home…. 😉
Thank you so much, Rob! I never really knew anything about Liverpool. Now I think we should take a train from London and have a pint together when we get to Liverpool! 😉
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
😄🍻
Thanks Rob, for an excellent video on Liverpool either London or Liverpool always full of interest including detail of boats, trains and buses. It ages me but i remember the Titfield Thunderbolt hitting the flee pit cinemas as they were known then at (Herne Hill). It finishes off my day nicely as I have wandering around the back streets and canals near St. Pancras. and other areas today. Your house are you back to normal ?
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Such a lovely comment Butch, thank you. Enjoyed reading your memories. And yes thanks, our place is almost back to normal 😉
Thank you for the enchanting tour of Liverpool! I am amazed at all of the charming corners of the city. I think the World War II history is my favorite part. Thank you again Rob! I always look forward to your videos!🤗
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Lovely comment Kellie, thank you so much. Stay well.
I was surprised you didn’t include the Philharmonic Pub. Lovely pub with carved panel rooms. But more notable is that it is home the England’s only grade 2 urinals. Many of the pubs do have wonderful wood work. I was told by my family it was due to shipwrights needing work. Royal Albert Docks there is the twisty slides my uncle used to move certain goods from upper levels. No doubt your time is limited. There are some wonderful stories concerning pro and anti abolitionists in the city hall. Their portraits hang opposite one another. Also some lovely treasures on display. Wonderful video, plus I learned some things about my family home town.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you! I know the Phil' but didn't include it on purpose- reason being I'm hoping at some point to do another Liverpool video; one solely about the city's pubs ;-)
An excellent tour around Liverpool, one of my most favorite cities in UK.
@Robslondon
8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😄 And yes, one of my favourites too, for sure.
As a scouser I love people coming and exploring.great vlog, when you was at Eleanor rigby grave just behind at back of church is sir bob paisley’s grave lfc manager “3 European cups”And if you go to edge hill you can get into the tunnels that are beneath the park that lead to the docks, if you check it out there was an amazing tunnel entrance built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel ,also further back up railway is rainhill station where the trials was held and first ever passaenger train which the rocket won.Also the billy fury statue , did you no he lived opposite Paul McCartney in St John’s Wood London his house has blue plaque .If back up this way drop me line I’ll show you few sites you won’t no, Stuart sutcliffes grave,Freddy starrs grave .Also where hitler lived in toxteth with his step brother Laois in 1912/13 as art student.
@Robslondon
Күн бұрын
Such a great comment, many thanks indeed! I was wondering how to get into the tunnel ;-) And how did I miss the Brunel structure?!
Strawberry fields forever.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
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@karlp8484
10 күн бұрын
Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.
Thank you, Rob. That was very interesting tour of Liverpool.
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Much appreciated Ron. Thank you.
Thank you Rob, this is a fabulous insight into Liverpool, packed with fascinating information. You really do get down to the nitty gritty in your excellently researched work 🤗 Absolutely superb 👌👍
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Christine! Glad you enjoyed it 😄
As an ex-pat scouser, I think your video did the place proud. Well done. The pub at the end of Admiral Gove is/was called The Empress and was featured on the Ringo Starr album Sentimental Journey. The Williamson Tunnels are a good place to visit and Birkenhead Park is the template tthat New York's Central Park was based. Also, if you do another visit Fort Perch Rock at New Brighton is an interesting place too.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Jenny, that means a lot to me coming from a Scouser ;-) I didn't realise that was the pub featured on the album! Very interesting. I really wanted to include the Williamson Tunnels but they have very limited opening times; couldn't get to them when I was there. And I'm hoping to do a pubs special from Liverpool at some point ;-) Cheers and stay well.
Another great video, thank you. In the last part of your video, you mentioned Sefton Park. You may be interested to know that Carol Molyneux, one of the sons of the Earl of Sefton, lived in the Red House in Bodicote, just outside Banbury, and within a mile of where I live. The house is now surrounded by 1960s housing and among the nearby roads are Molyneux Drive, Red House Road and Sefton Place, all with a link to Sefton Park in Liverpool.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Interesting! Thank you Sparky.
Rob that was amazing. I’m from the other ‘pool (Blackpool) and thought I knew Liverpool well. Truth is I haven’t stepped foot in the city in just over 20 years. I can’t believe how great it looks … all the soot has been blasted from the landmark buildings. I used to take potential girlfriends on dates to the Tate to show them how arty and cultured I was 😂 (whilst also conspicuously walking past the This Morning studio to try and get on the telly behind Richard and Judy). That was an inspirational video, Rob, thanks!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Great comment! I enjoyed reading that. Thanks for the kind words :-)
Thanks for the superb video, Rob. Great to see a city I don't know getting your expert treatment! Loads of great facts there. I'll have to visit.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Really appreciate that Alex, thank you. And if you get the chance, do visit- it’s a brilliant place.
@alexwood285
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon Will do. It really looks stunning. My kind of place.
You covered Liverpool really well Rob..Football, Mudic, Ships, Undeground, etc. some great old boozers in the City. One thing people don't know is that there is a 3rd Liver Bird. It's stands on Mersey Chambers nearby the Liver Bird Building. It has a wing missing and supposedly is the ' mother' of the other two. Brilliant video Rob 👍👏
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Brilliant comment Dave, thank you. And I had no idea about the 3rd Liver Bird; fascinating! I’m planning a pubs special in Liverpool at some point 😉
@SlurpyDave254
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon Philimonic, Peter Kavanagh, White Star, Roscoe Head, The Vines, Ship & Mitre, all classics🍺👍
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
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Thanks for the memories ❤ I worked in Liverpool city, before I lived there. Worked there on the intensive regeneration programme of the 1970's-80's. Later lived in the Georgian Quarter. Great job of presenting this unique, loveable City. Thank you from the US
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Wonderful comment Jen, thank you so much. And you did a great job 😉
@jenteale
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon Many Thanks
Hi Rob, Hope you are keeping well, This was a fantastic video, Great photography and sound quality with a excellent script, Appreciate the work that goes into these videos, Thank you
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
That's so kind of you Dave. Many thanks indeed my friend. Hope you're keeping well and thank you again.
Absolutely brilliant episode Rob! And great to see you out of the capital. I lived there for a brief time 30 years ago and loved it. The Williamson Caves are fascinating - labyrinths built for no reason whatsoever and Rodney Street that links the two Cathedrals - the ultra modern Catholic one being completed before the Anglican is a fascinating street with the Philharmonic pub.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Ian. I wanted to visit the caves but they weren’t open when I was there sadly. And expect to see the Philharmonic here at some point; I want to do a Liverpool pubs episode 😉
A gem as always, Rob. Many thanks from a cold and wet corner of New Zealand (it looked much nicer in Liverpool).
@Robslondon
4 күн бұрын
That's so kind, thank you avalnz! I really appreciate your support. I think I got lucky with the weather! Thanks again and stay well.
One of my favourite buildings in Liverpool was the Cunard Hotel, which was shaped like a ship's bow. Word was that New York passengers could stay in a replica of their ship cabin before embarkation, and have the same room in the Big Apple as well. Loved what you've done here.x
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Hector- and that’s a great bit of trivia 😉 Cheers
A school friend of mine went to university in Liverpool and his stories about the place put me off for a while. However, I have visited twice and it became one of my favourite cities! There's an ancient story about people travelling from Point A to Point B and asking someone at the side of the road what to expect that seems relevant...
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
It is a great city isn’t it Andrew 😉
@andrewbutler7681
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I treat people as I'd like to be treated, so I've had a great time almost everywhere I've stayed (although I've had a few askance looks, as I may not dress how people expect: e.g. wearing a 3-piece suit into a biker bar...). There is a great pub in the Liverpool docks area that lots of people I know are scared to go to!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
@@andrewbutler7681 a good philosophy 😉
I love this! Thank you so much!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
😄 It’s an absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching!
I was on ITVs Britain’s Got Talent back in 2011 singing Yellow Submarine
@Robslondon
7 сағат бұрын
Wow!
Great video Rob. Opposite the bank in Water Street where the WW2 gold was stored is another building at no.7 with two huge bronze doors, each with an amazing tiger head moulding. In years gone by Lascar seamen would rub the tiger's fangs for good luck while visiting Liverpool so that the teeth always looked highly polished. Although shipping has dropped off from the port, the teeth are still rubbed occasionally.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Interesting, thanks Liam. I wasn't aware of that.
Hello Rob Rob an excellent video on Liverpool. We really enjoyed it. We have not been yet, we came close in 2009 but did not make there. We did get to Kensil green cemetery to find Brunnel tomb. O my God what a huge cemetery took me forever to find it and actually got separated from Sandra for 40 minutes. Back in Canada now after 10 great days in London. Thanks Take care Chris and Sandra of Canada.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Yes it’s a huge place isn’t it?! My Great Great Grandmother is buried there… Next time you’re in the UK you have to see Liverpool, it’s a great place.
I've enjoyed your videos for a while now so I was happily surprised to see a video about my home city. You taught me a few things I didn't even know so great job on the research, as always. Its so good to see someone appreciate our lovely city. I am a huge Rivers of London (book series) fan which is partly why I started watching your videos, so as to learn about the real locations featured in the books (as I disabled and unable to travel that far). With the knowledge from your videos I can almost 'see' the scenes more vividly and its more real so thank you.
@Robslondon
6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Tilly; your comment just made my evening 😊 I truly appreciate your kind words and am delighted I can help in some way. Thanks again- and thanks to Liverpool for making me feel so welcome! Stay well.
🎉🎉🎉from Liverpool down under 🎉🎉🎉
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
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Great and interesting sharing. I love it as always. Thanks Robert. 👍👍👍😍😍😍
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you as always Sharon 😊 Hope you’re keeping well
@johnmurphy5179
10 күн бұрын
Thanks rob
Well done, Rob. You always do an amazing job. Thanks for the tip on the videos about the Queen's house in Greenwich and the Battersea power plant. They were very informative. We did visit the Queen's house, which is magnificent and went up the elevator in the power plant chimney - a great view of the area! Great in-depth history on both!!
@Robslondon
6 күн бұрын
Lovely comment! Many thanks for the kind words, glad to help 😄
One of your best my friend! A fantastic video filled with great information.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Patrick. Really appreciate that. Stay well.
Wow! Another great video. I must take a trip to Liverpool! Had no idea about the connection to lobscouse, which I eat regularly. My father was a sailor, and he talked about Liverpool and supports Everton. Greetings from Norway. We call it Lapskaus. 😂
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
Brilliant comment! Really interesting to hear about Lapskaus from a Norwegian friend of the channel! Cheers Ronny.
@ronnyskaar3737
5 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon Yes. And all through my childhood my father allways asked: is it Laps-Kaus or is it Lap-Skaus? Now you have given us the answer. I will tell him 😄
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
@@ronnyskaar3737 😀
Thank you once again Rob - Great research and super-interesting presentation - Never been to Liverpool, but this is a great introduction to this famous and important city.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. Hope you get to visit there sometime!
Delightful and inspiring. I thought initially “ this is going to be obscure, Our Rob in another city 😮” , but all fears extinguished, a familiar engaging journey 👏👍👌
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Bless you Ian, thank you so much ☺️ Lovely comment.
an absolutely fascinating departure from London!
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thank you Sarahlouise 😄
I loved the video. When I was little I spent time in Strawberry Fields which was run by the Salvation Army, I still remember getting cocoa before bed. I lived in Liverpool till 1970 then to Ellesmere Port where I still live. I think this was 1946 it was not called Strawberry Field then it was just an orphanage.
@Robslondon
Күн бұрын
This is one of the most emotional comments I’ve ever read John. Thank you.
Wonderful. I visited Liverpool many times in the mid 1990s. Some good memories here.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Yeah, it’s a great city isn’t it 😉
In the money! Have you picked up the scouse accent yet? Cheers at 10:30 PT.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Not yet! 😉🤣
What a FANTASTIC video. I really enjoyed it. Re: Scouse stew, people made it as it was a very cheap meal to make. Great narration. Just a 100% delightful video. Thank you. Spoolbox.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Spoolbox, lovely comment 😄
Brilliant Rob 😊 So much stuff i didnt know. Had it in mind to visit for ages..definitely this summer now !
@Robslondon
3 күн бұрын
Cheers Steve! Get yourself up there mate, it’s a great city 😉
rob sterling work as always my friend great vlog and packed with information well done rob
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Richard. Your constant support is very much appreciated my friend.
@richardcoombes9491
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon rob its my pleasure my friend well done
Absolutely loved that, Rob. Thank you for such an upbeat and well researched video (like all of yours are) about a great city. This one also shows the outer wall of a building I have lived in, so thanks for that too.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
It’s a pleasure Graham, thanks for watching
Well done Rob. A great video. A great example to others in its length, content and presentation. Thanks
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
I really appreciate that. Thank you so much yogibreen.
An absolutely awesome documentary, miles better than anything on TV. Once again, thank you very much for all the hard work you put into making these documentaries. BTW the only time I visited Liverpool was to see Shonen Knife.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Jake, that’s really kind of you to say 😄
Brilliantly put together as always. I’m a big fan of Liverpool too, along with Bristol its one of my favourite cities. The scousers are dead friendly. There’s plenty of amazing pubs to explore too. I plan to make a visit over the next year or so, and will definitely use your video as it’s got so many places of interest that I’m unfamiliar with.🤓👍
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Such a great comment, thank you! Bristol is a beautiful city... and I'm hoping to return to Liverpool at some point to make a video all about the pubs there ;-) Cheers and stay well.
So well done. And totally agree - a lovely city - beautiful architecture and history.
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Much appreciated! Thank you.
Fascinating video. Visied Liverpool several times but haven't been back for a while. Mainly went for The Beatles. Wish i went to the Slavery museum which i think is in the Albert Dock. The White Star is a great pub but my favourite is Ye Cracke just off Hope St. Excellent to see the carriage from the Dockers Umbrella. A fascinating museum for sure.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Superb comment Maurice, thank you 😉
@maurice8607
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon Should have made time to visit the Williamson tunnels. Looks absolutely fascinating. Did manage John and Paul's houses and of course Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and The Beatles Story. The Philharmonic pub is absolutely incredible. Next time up, will see more non Beatles related places.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Yeah, I wanted to see the Williamson Tunnels too but they have very limited opening times, I could get there unfortunately
You must have been there for 4 months to film all that. Incredibly well researched.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Thank you... took four days ;-)
@-DC-
10 күн бұрын
The FBI is still looking for you DB 😉
@D_B_Cooper
10 күн бұрын
@@-DC- I’m hiding in plain sight 😎
@D_B_Cooper
10 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon I’ve been there a few times relatively recently and I’m going next week for a gig. Ma boyles was always on the list for scouse but other pubs sidetracked me. So I’ll definitely go there after seeing it. I had scouse in the museum cafe once though and it wasnt half as good as ma boyles looked
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
🤣
Wow Rob, that was fabulous! You are sooo, soo good at this! I never knew Liver Lol had underground railway stations
@Robslondon
2 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Vicky! Really appreciate the kind words.
Fabulously done. Makes me want to change my holiday plans and go to Liverpool immediately 😺.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Do go if you get the chance Mick ;-)
Never visited Liverpool. Now I’d like to. Great vid Rob!
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Try and get there, it's great ;-)
Fantastic video as always Rob. Would be great if you had the time to do a part 2 in the future and look at places such as the two cathedrals, St Nicholas' church and St George's Hall among many other sites. You will always be welcome on Merseyside.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Paul. I am planning a second Liverpool video at some point… Liverpool’s historic pubs 😉
Yet another excellent and interesting video. Fantastic work and I can't wait for the next one!♥
@Robslondon
4 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Jentill, really kind of you to say 😀
A pleasant diversion Rob.Thank you.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Thank you Paul 😄
Another amazing and informative presentation, thank you.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
It's a pleasure, thank you so much for watching.
Another great video, Rob, one other place to put on my list of places to go. Must get around to doing that, you're giving me the wanderlust! 😎
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
That’s so kind of you Darren, thank you! Really appreciate your kind words and support. Stay well ☺️
As always, an excellent production!
@Robslondon
4 күн бұрын
Thank you asheland :-)
@asheland_numismatics
3 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon any time! 😊
good vid - should get to all the UK cities as a long term goal! I will eagerly await being last living in Inverness 🙂
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks! I am hoping to do more cities.... I was in Inverness a few years ago; lovely place but I wasn't making videos back then! Will have to get back up there ;-)
Thank you for looking at my home city.
@Robslondon
6 күн бұрын
It’s a pleasure, been wanting to do it for a long time. Thanks for making me feel so welcome ☺️
@Kajiu.995
3 күн бұрын
@@Robslondon if you make an part two to this video, I wouldn’t mind if you look at the colderstones stones and the bilzed out beach at Cosby and formby!
Another great video 👍 I did a double take when I read Liverpool in the title
@Robslondon
6 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Thanks very much John ;-)
The Ship and Mitre in Dale Street is a community based pub that sells Scouse plus loads of great ales. I visited recently where they served Handy,man Tonka Gelato a white stout served in maximum ½ pint glasses at it was 9.6% ABV!
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
Yes! I actually stayed on Dale Street and went to that pub; great place! I’m hoping to do a separate video on Liverpool’s pubs at some point 😉
Thoroughly enjoyable and informative video Rob, thank you. your videos just get better and better.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Slycockney ;-) Hope you're keeping well.
So many great memories of Liverpool. Thank you!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
i am a scouser from toxteth williamson tunnels a place to visit known as the mole of edgehill
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Yes, I wanted to go there... but they have very limited opening times! I was unable to make it sadly.
Wonderful as always & very interesting a nice change of scene😂❤
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Yep! Thanks so much 😉
Hey Rob so you managed to escape from the Big Smoke. Really enjoyed learning more about the 'pool somewhere i have visited just once many many years ago yet still feel I know due to my Brookside obsession. Its a bit of a trek from SE Kent but certainly would love to visit this unique city again and maybe try some scouse - the food that is!!!!!
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Ha ha! Yep 😉 You need to get up there Jason, it’s a great city.
Brilliant video Rob, even I as a scouser learnt a couple of things from this video. Ma Boyles pub 👍
@Robslondon
2 күн бұрын
Much appreciated Raymond, cheers mate ;-)
Extremely enjoyable and as always, Thank You.
@Robslondon
9 күн бұрын
Many thanks indeed.
Thanks for a great video Rob, I haven't been to Liverpool for about 40 years, this really makes me want to revisit
@Robslondon
7 күн бұрын
Thank you Beckyley :-) You need to get back up there!
Great video well presented. The revolving restaurant on the former Radio City tower was closed because the IRA wanted to destroy it and the one on the Telecom Tower in London
@Robslondon
7 сағат бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated.
Great video Rob. I have been to Liverpool a few times, mainly for football and once work related. I knew a few things about it but your video has shown me how much more there is to it. Have you decided to do other cities or is this a one off?
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Yes, I do hope to cover other cities (I love exploring) although the main focus will still be London. Cheers and stay well.
Thank you Rob for another wonderful episode that was entertaining and informative too! Cheers From California 😎
@Robslondon
5 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Nilo :-)
As always beautifully filmed Rob, informative and a whole lot of other superlatives to boot. I always wanted to travel on the DUCKMARINE after being at a Ross Noble gig and he did a 15 minute monologue on that particular form of transport. (It was able to travel from land to water and the reverse by all account) Sadly no longer in service.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
Many thanks indeed :-) I went on a Duckmarine in London quite a few years back; yes it drove into the river (they were old WWII vehicles I believe). If I remember correctly, there was a serious incident with the one in Liverpool? It sank?
@mewsli
10 күн бұрын
@Robslondon yes, it did sink your memory serves you well. Another fun fact about Liveroool, it concerns the Albert Dock. I'm the episode where Uncle Albert goes missing, Del Boy and Dave ( I mean Rodney) go looking for him.Del Boy finds him at that very dock.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
@@mewsli Ah... I thought that was filmed in Wapping ;-)
@mewsli
10 күн бұрын
@Robslondon hmmm, it may be an urban myth surrounding Only Fools and Horses then. You are most probably right. See, even the reply to comments are always courteous , it's respecting others views.
@Robslondon
10 күн бұрын
@@mewsli To be fair the two locations look very similar!