Albert Dock Area

[Waterways]

The block building to the left is totally nondescript. How that was given planning permission I do not know. Better high rises have been pulled down Liverpool than that.

[corky100]

Views from the Echo Wheel....

[scouse smurf]

Excellent pics, Ross and Corky

[gregs dad]

Across the Canning half tide dock

[Waterways]

The Wedges are looking better than I expected. The mix of architecture is very interesting. The museum, Wedges, three classical buildings, an Art deco building and Alex Tower with a slanted roof. All around docks, waterfront and a canal.

[gregs dad]

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Towards the stern of the Kathleen May
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From the bow
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Below deck
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Below deck,looks like a good computing chair
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Brlow deck
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From the deck

This Sunday 11th July sees the start of the annual "Nobby"race in the Mersey

[Trampshipman]

I've always thought the management of the Albert dock,to be more than a bit half-hearted,as in, sit on our jacksies,and they will come! (Anyway)

It`s at least a couple of years since I last visited Albert Dock, and at that time I found the `parking` to be pretty inadequate. Also the parking which was available was operated by `gangsters`. [How many people were/are aware of that ?] Anyway, the `Mad Planners` have now in my opinion completely destroyed or eradicated the old and fascinating `character` of the area, particularly around the pier head. The entire area has been turned into a sterile and soul less modern monstrosity completely lacking in `atmosphere`. As for the Albert Dock itself, it was a far more interesting place in the 40`s and 50`s when it was [along with Salthouse and Canning] crammed full of coasters and the like.

Regards from a `dinosaur`.

[Trampshipman]

I've always thought the management of the Albert dock,to be more than a bit half-hearted,as in, sit on our jacksies,and they will come! (Anyway)

It`s at least a couple of years since I last visited Albert Dock, and at that time I found the `parking` to be pretty inadequate. Also the parking which was available was operated by `gangsters`. [How many people were/are aware of that ?] Anyway, the `Mad Planners` have now in my opinion completely destroyed or eradicated the old and fascinating `character` of the area, particularly around the pier head. The entire area has been turned into a sterile and soul less modern monstrosity completely lacking in `atmosphere`. As for the Albert Dock itself, it was a far more interesting place in the 40`s and 50`s when it was [along with Salthouse and Canning] crammed full of coasters and the like.

Regards from a `dinosaur`.

[captain kong]

I agree with that, it is also too expensive to park there, £2 an hour, a day out there would cost around £16 pounds to do and see everything. at one time the parking was for free. I do not go there anymore. I was going to take the granchildren around there, too expensive. That Liverpool One parking is £2 and hour, what a rip off, 4 hours shopping £8. The Trafford Centre inear Manchester the parking is free. it is also a better place. Liverpool obviously does not want a tourist trade. When I went to the Merchant Navy Service at St Nicholas Church by the Pier Head I parked at the Eldonian Club and walked to the Church in 20 minutes, and got a taxi back, £3, cheaper than £8 parking fee.

[Trampshipman]

I've always thought the management of the Albert dock,to be more than a bit half-hearted,as in, sit on our jacksies,and they will come! (Anyway)

It`s at least a couple of years since I last visited Albert Dock, and at that time I found the `parking` to be pretty inadequate. Also the parking which was available was operated by `gangsters`. [How many people were/are aware of that ?] Anyway, the `Mad Planners` have now in my opinion completely destroyed or eradicated the old and fascinating `character` of the area, particularly around the pier head. The entire area has been turned into a sterile and soul less modern monstrosity completely lacking in `atmosphere`. As for the Albert Dock itself, it was a far more interesting place in the 40`s and 50`s when it was [along with Salthouse and Canning] crammed full of coasters and the like.

Regards from a `dinosaur`.

[scouse smurf]

The multi-storey car park the far side of the echo arena is cheaper and u get to walk past the arena, wheel and the dock on the way to Liverpool one

[az_gila]

The multi-storey car park the far side of the echo arena is cheaper and u get to walk past the arena, wheel and the dock on the way to Liverpool one

Yes... that's what we did and it was pretty convenient...

[Waterways]

Anyway, the `Mad Planners` have now in my opinion completely destroyed or eradicated the old and fascinating `character` of the area, particularly around the pier head. The entire area has been turned into a sterile and soul less modern monstrosity completely lacking in `atmosphere`. As for the Albert Dock itself, it was a far more interesting place in the 40`s and 50`s when it was [along with Salthouse and Canning] crammed full of coasters and the like.

Some older building have been destroyed and that was criminal. The block from Castle St-Dock Rd-James St-Canning Place was superb, all old warehouses with atmospheric streets - all gone.

But the area is far better than the 1940s. Most people could not get into the dock estate to see Albert Dock.

[Johnny Robbo]

Joe

Just seen your March photos of Albert Dock colonnades. Great shots! Amazing detail in the shadows of the chain fencing, very atmospheric.

Johnny R

[gregs dad]

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Power versus sail in the Salthouse
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T S Bob Allen and Caroline Allen in the Salthouse
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T S Caroline Allen sailing in front of the Albert dock bridge
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Zebu and Snowbird both Liverpool based, in the Canning dock