Thursday Doors: More of Liverpool
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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I found Liverpool to be a fascinating city with many interesting buildings to photograph
Liverpool was bombed heavily during World War II. St. Luke’s Church was badly damaged in May 1941 when it was struck by an incendiary bomb. Instead of rebuilding it has been left as it is, a burnt-out shell, a memorial to those who died in the war.
It is now used as a place to sit and contemplate. It can also be hired as a venue for exhibitions and events
It was sobering to view the old photos of the destruction and to see the burnt remains of the sideposts
The Liverpool Cathedral is the largest religious building in Britain and the 5th largest cathedral in the world. It was built between 1904 and 1978 in the Gothic Revival style. It is impressive inside and out.
The interesting front door of the Liverpool Cathedral
A side view of the Liverpool Cathedral featuring a blue door.
The entrance to the Walker Art Gallery leads to an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures.
Isn’t this the best entrance to a library ever! The pathway lists many timeless classics. The inside is amazing as well.
Liverpool has so many excellent museums. The Maritime Museum is part of the Albert Docks.
Another cool building at the Albert Docks
I love the blue doors.
The Bluecoat, Liverpool’s Centre for Contemporary Art was built in 1716–17 as a charity school. It is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool and is now used for exhibitions, events, education programmes and concerts. It also contains 22 artists’ studios.
We entered the doors of this double-decker bus and had lunch at the top. So much fun.
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82 Responses to "Thursday Doors: More of Liverpool"
September 26, 2024 at 10:33 pm
The burnt out structure of St. Luke’s Church is a haunting reminder of the worst things men do to each other. Thanks for including that, Darlene. These are things we should not forget. I think I would have enjoyed the Maritime Museum and that area by the docks. The round building is very attractive.
September 27, 2024 at 1:18 am
I spent a lot of time at the Albert Docks and wished I had time to visit all the museums. I loved that round building.
September 26, 2024 at 10:42 pm
Terrific photos and a sobering reminder of all of the chaos and hate we still have in the world…I’m glad they left it as a reminder to the evil that exists in our world…
September 27, 2024 at 1:21 am
I thought it was clever of them to leave the bombed out shell as a reminder. it was an eerie feeling standing inside of it and imagining the horrors of the war. I swear I could smell a hint of burning timber.
September 26, 2024 at 11:22 pm
So sad about St. Luke’s Church. It serves as a reminder of how senseless war is. I love the teal blue door at the Liverpool Cathedral. Great photos!
September 27, 2024 at 1:22 am
A friend suggested I visit St. Luke’s and I’m so glad I did. Glad you liked the photos I chose. (I took so many!)
September 27, 2024 at 12:53 am
Thank you for the lesson in history and architecture here. Although I’m glad when citizens rebuild after war’s destruction, St. Luke’s Church stands as a reminder of war’s devastation.
September 27, 2024 at 1:24 am
It’s true, most things have been rebuilt, and rightly so. But to leave a couple of things as is , is a good reminder of what is lost due to wars.
September 27, 2024 at 1:18 am
I’ve been looking forward to more of your photos of Liverpool and you’ve not disappointed. Super! 🥰
September 27, 2024 at 1:25 am
Thanks, Esther. I was thinking of you as I put this together. I’m pleased I didn’t disappoint you. xo
September 27, 2024 at 1:26 am
More great photos, Darlene 🙂 The lush history and reminders of war.
September 27, 2024 at 1:30 am
Thanks, Denise. Liverpool, like many British cities, has a rich history. Sadly, there are reminders of war all around. You would think it would make humans stop but it doesn’t
September 27, 2024 at 1:44 am
Delightful. I enjoyed all your wonderful photos.
When we lived in England, we lived not far from a new cathedral. It was Guildford, finished in 1961. It was 20 years old back then!
September 27, 2024 at 2:50 am
I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. There is a fairly new Catholic church in Liverpool but I didn’t find it very attractive. I tend to prefer old buildings for the most part.
September 27, 2024 at 4:00 am
I agree with you about liking old buildings. We went to lots of cathedrals.
September 27, 2024 at 1:51 am
Really interesting! That entrance to the library is indeed the best! Thanks for sharing, Darlene.
September 27, 2024 at 2:56 am
Lovely photos, Darlene. Very impressive buildings. Thanks for sharing.
September 27, 2024 at 3:03 am
Liverpool certainly has some impressive buildings. I was lucky to get to see them.
September 27, 2024 at 3:26 am
That burned out church was amazing. In Port Soy Scotland a stray rocket hit a great grandmother’s house. No one injured but the house has never been rebuilt. It is a vacant lot.
September 27, 2024 at 5:50 am
Fabulous images and I love the blue doors, Darlene! Thanks for the tour and lovely history lesson. xxx
September 27, 2024 at 6:26 am
Incredible museums and cathedrals Robbie❣️🙏🏼
September 27, 2024 at 7:06 am
Thanks, Cindy. I only had three days but I packed a lot into them. So much to see and do.
September 27, 2024 at 6:56 am
WOW! Your post has convinced me that I would love to tour the Liverpool sights.
September 27, 2024 at 7:58 am
I love this city, Darlene! I walked past St. Luke’s, maybe 5 years ago now, and simply gawked.
September 27, 2024 at 4:42 pm
It is a great city. I wandered around inside the ruin and looked at all the old pictures lining the walls. I swear I could still detect a faint smell of burnt wood after all this time. I testament to the devastation of war. Which of course is still happening.
September 27, 2024 at 9:55 am
Such amazing history…and beautiful doors. I especially love the Street Food Diner! ❤
September 27, 2024 at 4:43 pm
Thanks, Donna. That Street Food Diner was so cute and fun. I had a fish finger sandwich!
September 27, 2024 at 11:34 am
The architecture is so interesting, and I love the blue doors too. I think it’s important to leave reminders of the war intact. Lest we forget…
September 27, 2024 at 4:44 pm
I love all the old architecture in Europe. Blue doors are the best!
September 27, 2024 at 7:49 pm
Great set of pictures. The architecture in Liverpool is beautiful. It’s too bad that St. Luke’s Church sustained a lot of damage from being bombed. The ruins still look impressive though.
September 27, 2024 at 9:38 pm
Thanks! The ruins are impressive and a reminder of the devastation of war.
September 28, 2024 at 5:29 am
What a wonderful tour of this amazing city, Darlene. So much history in every step taken. Thank you!!!
September 28, 2024 at 7:03 am
I used my time wisely and took in as much as possible while I was there. As you know, I love all the history.
September 29, 2024 at 2:57 am
Loved the photo of the double-decker bus that is used as a diner.
September 29, 2024 at 3:02 am
Thanks, Karen! I just loved it. I had something very British, a fish finger sandwich!
September 29, 2024 at 9:13 am
You have some wonderful photos there, Darlene. Liverpool has so much to offer. I haven’t made it to St. Luke’s Church on my visits – something for next time. There are – as I’m sure you know – plenty of churches that were bombed during WW2, but which have been left as evocative reminders and memorials . Coventry Cathedral – which I keep meaning to write up – is one. There are several in the City of London, at least one in my home town of Portsmouth and I’m sure loads i don’t know about.
September 29, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Thanks, Mike. This is the first one I have seen and I was quite moved. It made the war more real to a girl born in Canada, after the war. I haven’t been to Coventry, but would love to see an article about the cathedral.
September 29, 2024 at 10:31 am
Amazing doors, Darlene, and that double decker bus looks like fun.
September 29, 2024 at 8:14 pm
Liverpool is now very much on my bucket list to visit! Thanks for sharing this and your other recent post about Liverpool, Darlene. ❤️
September 29, 2024 at 8:33 pm
That sounds great! It is one of my top three English cities I’ve visited so far. I hope you get there one day.
September 30, 2024 at 3:08 am
Hi Darlene, a great post. Lovely to see these pictures.
September 30, 2024 at 3:57 am
Thank you for sharing Darlene….you have some really great captures!! I love the various architectural shots. Well done!!
September 30, 2024 at 11:31 am
Darlene, this was absolutely wonderful. That library walkway to the magnificent entrance is the best! The church that was bombed in WWII is both beautiful and and a very poignant site of remembrance. There is so much here. Thank you for the virtual Liverpool visit!
September 30, 2024 at 4:58 pm
I knew you would like that library entrance. Inside was amazing as well. Liverpool is a great city with so much to see, in walking distance. Glad you enjoyed the virtual visit.
September 30, 2024 at 11:13 pm
My favourite thing to do travelling is walking neighbourhoods and checking out buildings (doors included of course). So much history.
October 1, 2024 at 10:27 pm
On my bucket list. Been to England at least five times and still never made it to Liverpool. I’m reading about it from the perspective of Paul McCartney in his latest tome (fascinating, he tells his life through the lyrics of each of his songs) and he obviously still has a strong love affair with his childhood place. I like seeing the city differently through your eyes, Darlene.
October 2, 2024 at 2:05 am
It took me a while to get there too. I hope you visit soon as it is a great place.
October 3, 2024 at 1:36 am
I enjoyed that. Didn’t know the history behind St. Luke’s Church. I hope the people’s response to bombing makes others think.
October 3, 2024 at 1:37 am
I hope the same thing but as we speak, places are being bombed. Thanks for commenting and pleased you enjoyed the post. xo
October 4, 2024 at 3:33 am
I’ve traveled around England but haven’t made it to Liverpool yet. Love your pictures!
October 5, 2024 at 2:30 am
With a lump in my throat I gazed at the photos of St Luke’s church. What a powerful and thought provoking reminder of what war can mean.
Your photo of the front door of the Liverpool Cathedral gives excellent perspective of the enormity of the building. I would have thought Italy and France would have the top 20 largest cathedrals in the world.
Entering the library would take me a great deal of time. having book titles in the stones not only brilliant but encouraging those entering to read the classics.
October 18, 2024 at 12:38 am
Thanks, Sue. Great to see you here. That library is impressive inside and out. The lists of largest cathedrals varies as there are various ways of measuring them but here is one list that states The Liverpool Cathedral is the largest Anglican cathedral in the world and largest cathedral in England. https://largest.org/structures/cathedrals/
October 17, 2024 at 8:02 pm
I’m a little late on this but glad you liked my home city. I had my graduation ceremony for my Screenwriting Degree at the Anglican Cathedral and still have the pictures on my wall (I’m looking at them now!), a wonderful day. I think people are surprised when they get to the city how many museums and extraordinary old buildings there are such as St Georges Hall opposite Lime Street Station, all very much in use and used for contemporary use. And it’s a photographers paradise. Anyway, I’m rambling on, just glad you enjoyed your time there.
October 18, 2024 at 12:40 am
Never too late, Paul. I really did love this city and was pleased to see so many museums and fabulous old buildings. A great place to come from.
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September 26, 2024 at 9:41 pm
Some good photographs there, Darlene! I’ve only been to Liverpool twice – both family, enjoyable social occasions but only took photos of people wining and dining…
September 26, 2024 at 9:44 pm
Pictures of family are always good to have. Thanks for commenting. xo
September 30, 2024 at 3:27 am
No, Liverpool hasn’t been in our path as yet.
September 30, 2024 at 3:28 am
I’m sure you’ll make it there one day.