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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.
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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.
Views from the Echo Wheel....
Excellent pics, Ross and Corky :)
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Across the Canning half tide dock
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.
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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
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`.
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`.
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.
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`.
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 :)
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.
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
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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