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

  • @FlorentPlacide
    @FlorentPlacide10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @stephenwalls1
    @stephenwalls110 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! You can see why they'd think that ;-)

  • @maggie8324

    @maggie8324

    5 күн бұрын

    My uncles Bing and Bunny came from Knotty Ash. So you're old then.

  • @merseydave1

    @merseydave1

    Күн бұрын

    Its where The Jam Butty mines are !!!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    Күн бұрын

    @@merseydave1 😄

  • @annereidy7981
    @annereidy798110 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    It’s a pleasure Anne! Thank you so much for the kind words.

  • @thewrecker3140
    @thewrecker31409 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @joycemichelin250
    @joycemichelin25010 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Ah! Thanks so much for noticing Joyce 😊Really appreciate your kind words.

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes10 күн бұрын

    What a lovely tribute to a great city, Rob. Thanks a lot for the video.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    I really appreciate that, thank you.

  • @50SingingBadgers
    @50SingingBadgers10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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 😉

  • @davidemmott6225
    @davidemmott62253 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    3 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much David, I really appreciate the kind words.

  • @NetCafeCat
    @NetCafeCat10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    It’s a pleasure; thanks so much for watching.

  • @johndavies5184
    @johndavies518410 күн бұрын

    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

    @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 😉

  • @user-st2od1hw4w
    @user-st2od1hw4w10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    That means a lot to me- many thanks indeed.

  • @GJLiverpool
    @GJLiverpool8 күн бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @Robslondon

    8 күн бұрын

    @@GJLiverpool Nice one; cheers mate

  • @wirralsquirrel713
    @wirralsquirrel71310 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @HeimirTomm
    @HeimirTomm9 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    That means a great deal to me. Thank you so much my friend.

  • @Joncl
    @Joncl10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Really appreciate than Jon, thank you. Hope you're keeping well.

  • @merseydave1
    @merseydave1Күн бұрын

    As I am from Liverpool born and bred, you have encapsulated our City very well ... Well Done!.

  • @Robslondon

    @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.

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson723410 күн бұрын

    A very enjoyable and informative video to watch on a Sunday afternoon. 👌

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you Paul!

  • @patjackson8649
    @patjackson864910 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Not at all ;-) Many thanks Pat and stay well.

  • @raycheshire5581
    @raycheshire55819 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @shahjhanhaider26
    @shahjhanhaider265 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words Shah.

  • @karengillett4448
    @karengillett44488 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @dennisb9638
    @dennisb96387 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @sharonhart3111
    @sharonhart31118 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    7 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Sharon. And no worries at all! ;-) Stay well and cheers.

  • @bryan3550
    @bryan355010 күн бұрын

    Brilliant, Rob! I was rather taken aback to hear your London chimes then suddenly the Liver Building..! 😂

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! :-)

  • @MrJohn768
    @MrJohn76810 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! Lovely comment MrJohn and thanks so much for the kind words. Stay well ☺️

  • @marqetteliz
    @marqetteliz6 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    6 күн бұрын

    That's so kind of you to say :-) Thank you, it means a lot to me.

  • @RobHall1984
    @RobHall198410 күн бұрын

    Excellent video Rob, as a lover of history, architecture, engineering, railways and pop culture it ticked every box, thank you Sir 😊

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you Rob! Hope you're keeping well.

  • @mjf1036
    @mjf103610 күн бұрын

    Great episode Rob! I will probably never visit Liverpool from my home in the US but I feel like I just did. ❤

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Really hope you do get to see it someday… you see plenty of American visitors there ☺️

  • @cath_matson
    @cath_matson10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks Cath 😄

  • @cath_matson

    @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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    @@cath_matson I do remember Bread! We’ll be right at home…. 😉

  • @robbicu
    @robbicu10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    😄🍻

  • @butchknapman3939
    @butchknapman393910 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

    @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 😉

  • @KellieVV
    @KellieVV10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Lovely comment Kellie, thank you so much. Stay well.

  • @mykul8151
    @mykul815110 күн бұрын

    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

    @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 ;-)

  • @Bulletguy07
    @Bulletguy078 күн бұрын

    An excellent tour around Liverpool, one of my most favorite cities in UK.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    8 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much 😄 And yes, one of my favourites too, for sure.

  • @huntinghistory
    @huntinghistoryКүн бұрын

    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

    @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?!

  • @k9killer221
    @k9killer22110 күн бұрын

    Strawberry fields forever.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    😌

  • @karlp8484

    @karlp8484

    10 күн бұрын

    Penny Lane is in my ears and in my eyes.

  • @rontanser9369
    @rontanser93697 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Rob. That was very interesting tour of Liverpool.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    7 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated Ron. Thank you.

  • @christinesimpkin570
    @christinesimpkin5705 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    5 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Christine! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

  • @jennythescouser
    @jennythescouser10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @sparky1105
    @sparky110510 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Interesting! Thank you Sparky.

  • @StepsOfStPhilips
    @StepsOfStPhilips10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Great comment! I enjoyed reading that. Thanks for the kind words :-)

  • @alexwood285
    @alexwood28510 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Really appreciate that Alex, thank you. And if you get the chance, do visit- it’s a brilliant place.

  • @alexwood285

    @alexwood285

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon Will do. It really looks stunning. My kind of place.

  • @SlurpyDave254
    @SlurpyDave25410 күн бұрын

    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

    @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

    @SlurpyDave254

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon Philimonic, Peter Kavanagh, White Star, Roscoe Head, The Vines, Ship & Mitre, all classics🍺👍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    🤩

  • @jenteale
    @jenteale10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Wonderful comment Jen, thank you so much. And you did a great job 😉

  • @jenteale

    @jenteale

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon Many Thanks

  • @davehustwayte689
    @davehustwayte68910 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @ianhalsall-fox
    @ianhalsall-fox9 күн бұрын

    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

    @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 😉

  • @avalnz86
    @avalnz864 күн бұрын

    A gem as always, Rob. Many thanks from a cold and wet corner of New Zealand (it looked much nicer in Liverpool).

  • @Robslondon

    @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.

  • @hectorheathwoodundercover879
    @hectorheathwoodundercover8799 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Hector- and that’s a great bit of trivia 😉 Cheers

  • @andrewbutler7681
    @andrewbutler768110 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    It is a great city isn’t it Andrew 😉

  • @andrewbutler7681

    @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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    @@andrewbutler7681 a good philosophy 😉

  • @Jay-ql4gp
    @Jay-ql4gp10 күн бұрын

    I love this! Thank you so much!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    😄 It’s an absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching!

  • @pbwake65
    @pbwake6516 сағат бұрын

    I was on ITVs Britain’s Got Talent back in 2011 singing Yellow Submarine

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    7 сағат бұрын

    Wow!

  • @liamkatt6434
    @liamkatt643410 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Interesting, thanks Liam. I wasn't aware of that.

  • @ChrisSmith-ls7mb
    @ChrisSmith-ls7mb10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @TillyMint1983
    @TillyMint19836 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @wfbcwfbc7884
    @wfbcwfbc788410 күн бұрын

    🎉🎉🎉from Liverpool down under 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    😄

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong712010 күн бұрын

    Great and interesting sharing. I love it as always. Thanks Robert. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you as always Sharon 😊 Hope you’re keeping well

  • @johnmurphy5179

    @johnmurphy5179

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks rob

  • @kitBGfan2024
    @kitBGfan20246 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    6 күн бұрын

    Lovely comment! Many thanks for the kind words, glad to help 😄

  • @patricksullivan2261
    @patricksullivan226110 күн бұрын

    One of your best my friend! A fantastic video filled with great information.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Patrick. Really appreciate that. Stay well.

  • @ronnyskaar3737
    @ronnyskaar37375 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    5 күн бұрын

    Brilliant comment! Really interesting to hear about Lapskaus from a Norwegian friend of the channel! Cheers Ronny.

  • @ronnyskaar3737

    @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

    @Robslondon

    5 күн бұрын

    @@ronnyskaar3737 😀

  • @excuthiesboy
    @excuthiesboy10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. Hope you get to visit there sometime!

  • @ianlawrie919
    @ianlawrie91910 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Bless you Ian, thank you so much ☺️ Lovely comment.

  • @sarahlouise7163
    @sarahlouise71639 күн бұрын

    an absolutely fascinating departure from London!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you Sarahlouise 😄

  • @johnlarkin3629
    @johnlarkin3629Күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    Күн бұрын

    This is one of the most emotional comments I’ve ever read John. Thank you.

  • @robbojax2025
    @robbojax202510 күн бұрын

    Wonderful. I visited Liverpool many times in the mid 1990s. Some good memories here.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Yeah, it’s a great city isn’t it 😉

  • @itsjohndell
    @itsjohndell10 күн бұрын

    In the money! Have you picked up the scouse accent yet? Cheers at 10:30 PT.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Not yet! 😉🤣

  • @fp30e
    @fp30e10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Spoolbox, lovely comment 😄

  • @Steve-zn2zn
    @Steve-zn2zn4 күн бұрын

    Brilliant Rob 😊 So much stuff i didnt know. Had it in mind to visit for ages..definitely this summer now !

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    3 күн бұрын

    Cheers Steve! Get yourself up there mate, it’s a great city 😉

  • @richardcoombes9491
    @richardcoombes949110 күн бұрын

    rob sterling work as always my friend great vlog and packed with information well done rob

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Richard. Your constant support is very much appreciated my friend.

  • @richardcoombes9491

    @richardcoombes9491

    10 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon rob its my pleasure my friend well done

  • @grahamross6397
    @grahamross639710 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    It’s a pleasure Graham, thanks for watching

  • @yogibreen
    @yogibreen10 күн бұрын

    Well done Rob. A great video. A great example to others in its length, content and presentation. Thanks

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    I really appreciate that. Thank you so much yogibreen.

  • @jakeandrews-iz4wf
    @jakeandrews-iz4wf10 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Jake, that’s really kind of you to say 😄

  • @Zagneek
    @Zagneek10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @havingalook2
    @havingalook28 күн бұрын

    So well done. And totally agree - a lovely city - beautiful architecture and history.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    7 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated! Thank you.

  • @maurice8607
    @maurice860710 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Superb comment Maurice, thank you 😉

  • @maurice8607

    @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

    @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

  • @D_B_Cooper
    @D_B_Cooper10 күн бұрын

    You must have been there for 4 months to film all that. Incredibly well researched.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! Thank you... took four days ;-)

  • @-DC-

    @-DC-

    10 күн бұрын

    The FBI is still looking for you DB 😉

  • @D_B_Cooper

    @D_B_Cooper

    10 күн бұрын

    @@-DC- I’m hiding in plain sight 😎

  • @D_B_Cooper

    @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

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    🤣

  • @vickywitton1008
    @vickywitton10082 күн бұрын

    Wow Rob, that was fabulous! You are sooo, soo good at this! I never knew Liver Lol had underground railway stations

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Vicky! Really appreciate the kind words.

  • @mickricereto8012
    @mickricereto801210 күн бұрын

    Fabulously done. Makes me want to change my holiday plans and go to Liverpool immediately 😺.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much! Do go if you get the chance Mick ;-)

  • @patchso
    @patchso7 күн бұрын

    Never visited Liverpool. Now I’d like to. Great vid Rob!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    7 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Try and get there, it's great ;-)

  • @paulwilson8825
    @paulwilson882510 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Paul. I am planning a second Liverpool video at some point… Liverpool’s historic pubs 😉

  • @jentill1034
    @jentill10344 күн бұрын

    Yet another excellent and interesting video. Fantastic work and I can't wait for the next one!♥

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Jentill, really kind of you to say 😀

  • @paulusthegrey
    @paulusthegrey9 күн бұрын

    A pleasant diversion Rob.Thank you.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you Paul 😄

  • @awatts8980
    @awatts89809 күн бұрын

    Another amazing and informative presentation, thank you.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    It's a pleasure, thank you so much for watching.

  • @darrenbertram7289
    @darrenbertram728910 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    That’s so kind of you Darren, thank you! Really appreciate your kind words and support. Stay well ☺️

  • @asheland_numismatics
    @asheland_numismatics4 күн бұрын

    As always, an excellent production!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    4 күн бұрын

    Thank you asheland :-)

  • @asheland_numismatics

    @asheland_numismatics

    3 күн бұрын

    @@Robslondon any time! 😊

  • @JK-pp9uz
    @JK-pp9uz9 күн бұрын

    good vid - should get to all the UK cities as a long term goal! I will eagerly await being last living in Inverness 🙂

  • @Robslondon

    @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 ;-)

  • @Kajiu.995
    @Kajiu.9956 күн бұрын

    Thank you for looking at my home city.

  • @Robslondon

    @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

    @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!

  • @john07973
    @john079736 күн бұрын

    Another great video 👍 I did a double take when I read Liverpool in the title

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    6 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! Thanks very much John ;-)

  • @macoustra1
    @macoustra15 күн бұрын

    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

    @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 😉

  • @Slycockney
    @Slycockney10 күн бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyable and informative video Rob, thank you. your videos just get better and better.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Slycockney ;-) Hope you're keeping well.

  • @marjon1703
    @marjon170310 күн бұрын

    So many great memories of Liverpool. Thank you!

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you! ☺️

  • @paulmcdonough1093
    @paulmcdonough109310 күн бұрын

    i am a scouser from toxteth williamson tunnels a place to visit known as the mole of edgehill

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Yes, I wanted to go there... but they have very limited opening times! I was unable to make it sadly.

  • @tomgirldouble3249
    @tomgirldouble32499 күн бұрын

    Wonderful as always & very interesting a nice change of scene😂❤

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Yep! Thanks so much 😉

  • @jasonsmart3482
    @jasonsmart348210 күн бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    Ha ha! Yep 😉 You need to get up there Jason, it’s a great city.

  • @raymondmalone9721
    @raymondmalone97212 күн бұрын

    Brilliant video Rob, even I as a scouser learnt a couple of things from this video. Ma Boyles pub 👍

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    2 күн бұрын

    Much appreciated Raymond, cheers mate ;-)

  • @CosmosNut
    @CosmosNut10 күн бұрын

    Extremely enjoyable and as always, Thank You.

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    9 күн бұрын

    Many thanks indeed.

  • @beckyley3683
    @beckyley36838 күн бұрын

    Thanks for a great video Rob, I haven't been to Liverpool for about 40 years, this really makes me want to revisit

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    7 күн бұрын

    Thank you Beckyley :-) You need to get back up there!

  • @pbwake65
    @pbwake6516 сағат бұрын

    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

    @Robslondon

    7 сағат бұрын

    Thank you, much appreciated.

  • @spitfire1962
    @spitfire196210 күн бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @nilo70
    @nilo705 күн бұрын

    Thank you Rob for another wonderful episode that was entertaining and informative too! Cheers From California 😎

  • @Robslondon

    @Robslondon

    5 күн бұрын

    Thanks so much Nilo :-)

  • @mewsli
    @mewsli10 күн бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    @@mewsli Ah... I thought that was filmed in Wapping ;-)

  • @mewsli

    @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

    @Robslondon

    10 күн бұрын

    @@mewsli To be fair the two locations look very similar!