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General => The Common Room => The Lighter Side => Topic started by: netgrrl79 on Monday 11 January 10 14:20 GMT (UK)
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(and yes I know I was guilty of helping to keep it OT... oops! Anyway, new thread...)
Where - Liverpool or Manchester would be easiest for me, but Preston has also been suggested (not so easy for me, would prob involve overnight stay which I can't afford at the mo)
When - My original suggestion was just after or just before Easter, but May may (ahem!) also be possible
Why - FH? General touristy stuff? Just to have a good time?
Katie
Moderator Comment: title modified, "NW England" => "Liverpool, 24th. April 2010".
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Think you were suppose to lock the old thread?
Migky ???
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I thought I had...
EDIT: Not letting me lock it, just tried 3 times
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Think I sorted it now lol
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yep, ya got there in the end ;D
Migky ;)
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Liverpool
dates (open)
why (bit of history & fun day out)
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Dizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy lol x
Ar we sorted now Net?
I would like to come anywhere north of me is fine lol I get lost whereever I go he he May mite be tricky x
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OK! Message received, no more f'ball ::) ;)
I look forward to seeeing everyone at the Meet! :) ;D ;)
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Where: Would prefer Manchester or Liverpool.
When: hmmm well May would be easier for me or the end of April.
Why: hmmm well if its Liverpool I wouldnt mind a bit of history thrown in - Family is partly from Liverpool but I dont know any of the area apart from the centre.
Gaille
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Albert Docks Liverpool would take up a good few hours
http://www.albertdock.com/index.php?page_id=1190
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Would love to join in if it happened whilst I was over there in May but won't know my dates for a while yet. Will be in Manchester but have no problem travelling to Liverpool. Don't know Liverpool at all but hey it can't be that difficult if I get myself a map. Albert Dock sounds alright.
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Luzzu
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I'm leaning towards Liverpool for a venue.
If you want to call in the archives, Manchester Central Library is likely to be starting its 3-year closure.
Liverpool Central Library is a very short walk from Lime Street Station, with only St George's Hall in between.
Both cities have lost huge areas of housing to Slum Clearance and the Luftwaffe. The homes of most of my relatives from either place have gone, though many of the churches they used survive.
St George's Hall is well worth a visit - I caught it last year when the floor was uncovered (the tiles are normally covered to protect them). If you've any black sheep from the area, they are likely to have heen tried in the courts at the ends of the building.
The bus station close by will get you to most parts of the city.
Other attractions with a vaguely genealogical theme -
- Merseyside Maritime Museum (at Albert Dock)
- International Slavery Museum (at Albert Dock)
- Liverpool War Museum is in the bunker from which the Battle of the Atlantic was co-ordinated (I think this is the only place I've mentioned with a charge)
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St Georges Hall sounds good
Another site to check out http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/what-to-do/liverpool-in-a-day-explorers
Katie's the boss on this one ;D
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I like the idea of the slavery museum I think Im gunna need an hotel x
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Also not forgetting the 2 Stunning Cathedral's "I have no idea on distance between areas" :P
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If we do Liverpool, all the above are fairly close together - the Cathedrals are at opposite ends of the same street... but for those who don't know Liverpool, I strongly suggest the Yellow Duckmarine at the Albert Dock - http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk - as a starting point.
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Have left message on the "unofficial" ROOTSCHAT APPRECIATION SOCIETY
facebook page - it may generate some more interest. Duck from Preston may see it ;D
http://www.facebook.com/ken.harris3?ref=profile#/group.php?gid=8922327023&ref=mf
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Well i can give a big thumbs up to ST. George hall & crown court. Was there last year.
Nearest watering hole if you are comming by train on lime street. I hit this place about 2pm last time i was there and err fink it was some where round midnight when i left :-[
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This was take a few years back when it was Called " DUCK TOURS" Great fun and has to be done if you are ever comming to Liverpool.
And finally, the art gallery. I found it much better than Manchester's and spent ages looking at this painting.
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wow I like all them places x
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The Cityscape painting is amazing... though not a 100% true representation of the scene - one of the football grounds had to be moved a few yards so the artist could fit it in, so as not to offend its fans... I forget whether it was Anfield or Goodison that had to be moved... and I'll stop now before we stray off topic again ;-)
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St George's Hall looks fantastic and I do like the look of that yellow Duckmarine thingy.
:D
Luzzu
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(http://tinyp.ic.com/dea.jpg)
Also a " must see while you are there" I the two cathedrals. The Anglican and the Roman catholic ( Known as Paddy's wigwam) but there are so many beautifully churches in the city.
Migky ;)
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There are a couple of budget chain hotels down on Wapping, near the Albert Dock (and also near the Baltic Fleet, which brews some excellent beers in their cellar).
Another excellent pint or three can be had in Dr Duncan's, opposite St. George's Hall (I reckon you walked the wrong way, Migky), and then there's the Philhamonic Dining Rooms, halfway between the cathedrals, with its over-the-top decor EVERYWHERE. The Gents in there are a tourist attraction in their own right (ladies are allowed to view them too).......
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How I would like to get to Liverpool again.. The Albert Dock has the Maritime Museum which has an Archive for shipping. It also has the Lloyds Directories, a must for hunting any seamen and their ships.
P.S. Got this link from FB...
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Liverpool Catherdrals!
R.C. (Wigwam) is 2min walk & then 2 Bus stops away from Lime Street Station.
To get to the CofE from Lime Street Satation, 1min walk to bus stop then 2 stops & further 2-3min walk.
If (like Me) you don't mind walking, You can walk to the Wigwam from Lime Street Station in @10mins then from there @5mins to CofE! :) ;)
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(I reckon you walked the wrong way, Migky).......
Been a Mancunian, i always walk this way ;D Have spent many a happy weekend in Liverpool, i just wonder round till i find some place i like. As for the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, i called in there one afternoon, what a beautyfull place it is in side. Heaven knows how many trees gave up there life for the furnishings of the place and the tiling is just one of many great mosaics around the city be it in the pub or the Church's. Sad part was the service i received in there was very poor and they had run out of Guinness. So did not stop for a meal went across the road in Hope street to a bar that did Guinness and got a mega bowl of scouse and wholemeal brad for a few quid.
Migky ;)
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Katie
Sounds a grand idea. Liverpool would prefer but will go with majority. Put me down for 2!
Ann :D
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Katei hunny {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} told you was worth a shot I need to know dates before I can book up lol x
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Ma Boyles used to be good years ago - just up Water Street from St Nicks !! ... don't know what it's like now though !! ::)
Theres Speke Hall ... ghosts there though !! :o
The Town Hall with it's terrific Honour Rolls
And then theres the cemeteries ... plenty to choose from !! :D
Wish I could go !! .... you guys had better takes loads of pictures !! :D :D :D
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Just a thought ... in case you dont know about it but Rootschatters have a link with Liverpool in a great detective story I was intending to go to Liverpool sometime this summer to visit the cemetery where Robert Stead is buried as Rootschatters paid to raise and re erect his gravestone. It followed an 18 month ( I think ) search instigated by Michel and Liverpool Annie for a relatives of of Robert whose name tags were found in a field following WW1 in France by Michels father years ago. Its a very long story but here are some links and a synopsis of the tale ...in case you want to include it on the itinerary.
RootsChat in the Public Eye page:
http://http://surname.rootschat.com/lexicon/rc-media.php#honour (http://surname.rootschat.com/lexicon/rc-media.php#honour)
Are You Sitting Comfortably PART1
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,206958.660.html
AYSC PART 2
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,261935.450.html
AYSC PART 3
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,271385.810.html
Its a bit long to to read so here is a synopsis ..
http://www.stpeters-woolton.org.uk/index.php/st.-peter-s/the-quest-mission-accomplished.html
Hope you dont mind me mentioning it .... I'll put a link on the latest thread of the saga as we now have a living relative found in Australia who read the tale just last week !
cheers
Poll
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Now I really want to go Poll !!!!! :-\
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If you are coming to Liverpool, don't forget to visit China Town which is not far from the Anglican Cathedral. It is a small but very old community and has a beautiful Chinese arch at the entrance.
http://www.liverpoolinanutshell.com/about-liverpool/liverpool-china-town/
I see you have discussed Albert Dock so here are some links to the Merseyside Maritime Museum - http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/ - the International Slavery Museum - http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ism/ - and The Tate - http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/
While you are down there, you can take a ferry 'cross the Mersey! http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/ Sadly the new museum at the Ferry terminal isn't open yet but you will get to see the new canal link from the Leeds Liverpool canal across the Pier Head into Albert Dock.
The Duck tour will show you a lot of famous buildings and give you local history facts and point out other places to go.
I could go on for hours but I can see some of you already know the area! I just thought a few links might be helpful!
Lynne
PS Probably the best way to decide where you want to go is to check this website out! http://www.visitliverpool.com/
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While you are down there, you can take a ferry 'cross the Mersey! http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/ Sadly the new museum at the Ferry terminal isn't open yet but you will get to see the new canal link from the Leeds Liverpool canal across the Pier Head into Albert Dock.
Which exhibition do you mean? Been to one about John Lennon there called ' The White Feather' - good, but doesn't compensate for the removal of 'The White Room' at The Beatles' Story :(
Katie
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Hiya ...I am Liverpool born and bred from Garston...2 years ago we had a meet in Liverpool and we met in The Crown pub on the corner of Lime St and Skelhorne St which is right next to Lime St station...we went upstairs in the Crown and the price of the food and the drinks are quite cheap for a big city..The time before that the meet was in Wetherspoons but being such a big busy pub it wasn`t the Ideal venue for a meet....Albert Dock IS aTourist Area and the pubs are quite expensive so be prepared to pay "over the odds" for your food and drinks...there are plenty of cheap pubs for drinks and food but they are not always the right venue for a meet...I will be at the meet if I can depending on the day and date...can I ask if this is solely for Rootschat members ?...the last meet we had there were people from 3 geneolagy sites and it was good to hear everyones different thoughts on genealogy...anyway...if anyone needs advice on anything I will be more than happy to help or advise on locations etc.....
BTW...Annie..Ma Boyles is still a fabulous pub and you can still get a pint of prawns at the bar... :D.regards...allan ;)
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Hi everyone,
I am Liverpool born and bred. I still live here too.
I am so pleased there might be a meet here, I can't wait to meet you all. Would the meet be for the day or the weekend?
As many of you have mentioned, this city has lots to offer for the genealogist and historian. My friend runs historical tours of the city, so I can always either rope him in for the day, or ask his advice on the best places, depending on what everyone wants to do.
If we go to St. Georges Hall, the Records Office is across the road if any of you need anything. But, I don't think they accommodate us all. Also, next door to the record office is the Liverpool Museum, an abundance of collections. The Walker Art Gallery is next door the other way. That square alone would take up most of the day!!
If any of you have ancestors relating to the sea, you wont be disappointed with the Maritime Museum, at the Albert Dock. A short walk away, and you can do the Duck Tour and the ferry across the Mersey. This again would take up most of a day.
If you want to visit the 2 cathedrals, which are a 10 minute walk from each other. Then we could also visit, China Town, Phllharmonic Pub with the grandest toilets in the land!! St. Luke's Church is also near by. Known locally as 'the bombed out church'. This is sometimes open to the public, and worth a walk around.
Have you decided defintely where the meet is, and what date?
Red :)
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Can we all agree on the venue being Liverpool and the date being the weekend after Easter - the 10th and 11th of April?
That will let a few people make travel & hotel arrangements.
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Great by me Andrew. Count me in. :)
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That's a shame as I won't be in UK before May. Hope you all have a FANTASTIC meet though and that you will post plenty of pics.
:D
Luzzu
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10th & 11th of April should be ok for Me!
See You all there! ;D ;)
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Hi Katie, and Everyone else who is interested!
is this meet still on ??? No one has posted anything for a while, I just wondered :-\
Red :D
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Hiya Red.....It`s looking like I`ll be there but with my line of work (shopfitter) I can always get called out of town...still waiting for a venue.??....allan ???
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It was in the Common Room originally but I moved it here in order that people who frequent this board but not the Common Room or Lighter Side would see it. As far as I know it's still going ahead.
Katie
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Hello
Just bookmarking.... not sure if I can go yet.....but I do quite like Liverpool..... :)
Claire x
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Well, I've booked a room.
Get there straight from work on the friday.
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agh, didn't even think to check when that was... is that ok with everybody?
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Hi Katie
Following weekend fine for us. No room at the inn 10/11 weekend cos of racing!
Ann :D
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Aw you've changed the dates the 17this my W/A :'(
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Can't find any of the cheap hotels available on 17th either!
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Aargh! How's the 24th for everyone then?
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That looks better so far
Helen
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The 24th looks fine to me as long as I can get time off work.
The Dolby hotel is quite cheap http://www.dolbyhotels.co.uk/
I have stayed there before. Not bad if you don't want no frills lol
gjil
Drat, thats me out I'm afraid - I have 2 wedding fayres on on the 24th so I will be running around all weekend :(
Gaille
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Sort out which Date & I will be There! ::) ;D ;)
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I hope to be there....is it possible to move topic to lighter side and stuicky it so folk can see it who dont go on lancashire board? just athougth..i would sticky it myslef but im havin g the devil of a job squirting glue down the usb port .....
jed
ps will be round with hat for hotel expenses...unfortunaetly due to bank charges i can only accept bank notes..sorry no cheques/credit cards..
jed
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I can't win Jed lol... I put it here so people who don't go on the TOT board would see it... *sighs* ;)
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no...not easy... like you say cant win...was just a thought thats all..dont know if you can do a X post.... and certianly wouldnt know how....never mind
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PS Good of you to organise it anyway
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yur doin great Net it WILL come together x
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Hi Katie
24 April is fine for us. Need to know tho asap so can get hotel booked.
I'd ask mods to move this to Common Room, Lighter Side and sticky it. That's where meets are normally posted. Will be a few who are not looking on NW boards who might fancy a visit.
Might be possible to leave thread there with a link to new thread - dunno - worth asking mods. I think all you;d need is a new title for a new post on Lighter Side and this one linked to it. That way it can be on two boards so anyone catching this will see it has been moved eslewhere cos link wil be there. Hope that made some sort of sense.
From previous experience - you'll never get a date that suits 100% all of the time. Everyone is busy busy. Just go for one avoiding school hols and local events where accomodation is at a premium and stick with it.
Ann
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Hi Everyone.
Would love to come-but not in UK until 15th may and not up north until the middle of june!
But I hope you all have a great time.
Kind regards from sunny,hot Perth.
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You can easily walk from one cathedral to the other, along Hope Street.
This is the site for Liverpool & South West Lancs. Family History Society; you will get loads of help if you post your plea for help !!!
http://www.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=c0db2753960f8c9b88a54cf0a37c4735
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You can easily walk from one cathedral to the other, along Hope St.
Below is the link for Liverpool & South West Lancs. Family History Society; I know they will be able to give your loads of advice and help.
http://www.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=c0db2753960f8c9b88a54cf0a37c4735
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I'm happy to go with whatever suits most!
Helen
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fine by me 8)
looking forward to it already
jed
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I can make weekend 24/25th April x
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Ok, it's 24th/25th!
All we need now is a Meeting Place. ;D ;)
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I can't make the 24th, so I guess that makes up my mind!
Have a good time anyway
Claire x
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Sorry guys, been a bit out of the loop recently... started new job Tuesday so been shattered in the evenings; will try to get back into the loop asap
Guess the meeting place would be best decided on how the majority of us will be getting here and what we'll be seeing...??? If I go to Liverpool it's on the train - usually get off at James Street as it's near the Albert Dock but Lime Street is just as easy
Katie
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Hi Hunny
I will come up on Friday evening after work so if anyone can recommend a place to stay and somewhere to eat I will be happy I only know Anfield and Goodison so I will get a map lol will try and stay nr the docks but coming into Lime St
Mel x
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I will be coming into Lime St on Saturday morning
Helen
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We'll be there Friday night. Some of us staying at Premier Inn Albert Dock.
Strongly suggest this post is either stickied or moved to Common Room, stickied and linked cos it;s going to disappear off the page!
Ann :D
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I know I have not been around in a while but would really love to hook up in my home town of Liverpool .. to save me trawling though all the posts what is the date of the Liverpool meet and what time ??
Cal 8)
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Sticky requested.
Katie
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The date is the 24th April. A time has not been suggested yet.
gjil
Thank you gjil I will pop it on my calendar and keep an eye out for meet up times :-)
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I might be able to make it if it's Liverpool. Month not an issue.
There's a Shiverpool tour that runs from the Phil pub some evenings... primarily a ghost tour, but naturally includes various tales of Liverpool's infamous.
For the more adventurous (and non-claustrophobic) amongst you, you can arrange to view Williamson's Tunnels.... the chap who built a warren under the city... reason still disputed!
There are a few budget hotels around the docks, plus a new travelodge on the A550/East lancs Rd (main drag into Liverpool from the M57)
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Hi Everyone,
the date draws nearer, and there doesn't seem to be anything definite, about what we are doing or where anyone wants to go in Liverpool ???
Does this mean, we are turning up in Liverpool and deciding there and then what will happen? This could cost us a lot of valuable time.
If we want a schedule of sorts we need to start planning now.
What does everyone think?
Red :)
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yes good point , red...time flies....
would suggest meeting about 10 -10.30 on the sat,,,,, but as you say deciding where/agenda would be good....so that folk coming a little later in day for whatever reason can join us.
Im looking forward to meeting folk again as well as some new peeps 8)
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Hiya everyone......I am finding this a little hard to follow....I live in Liverpool and if you don`t mind me saying so we have had a couple of meets over the last 4 years and we need a bit more definite location / times / agenda.....
firstly may I suggest that meeting at 10 to 10-30 on the Saturday morning is a little early as this means anyone travelling by train to Lime Street will have to set off very early...we need those who are coming, to post what time THEIR trains get in and then we can see what`s the best time for all within one hour...you have to realise that it sounds like MOST people will be staying in the budget Hotels down by the Albert Dock...this is a Tourist area and the prices in the pubs will reflect this...
in the past we have met up in a pub - had a meal and chatted about genealogy and life in general...then after about 3-4 hours people drift away and then go and do their own thing ...Ferry Cruise - Duck Ride -Anfield-Goodison-Maritime Museum-Shiverpool etc etc...can we all agree on a meeting place....usually a pub where people can sit down , relax , and introduce themselves....if it is a pub , probably best around 12 noon ..this will give those who have had breakfast in the Dock Hotels a little time to do a bit of sightseeing , and those coming up by car or train a bit more time to arrive....for those who don`t know Lime St to Albert Dock is quite a walk so we need a venue first and foremost.....please understand that I am not trying to browbeat anyone , it`s just that we had one about 4 years ago and we met in Wetherspoons...a very busy pub that does cheap meals and it was very very crowded and to me it was a disaster..we need suggestions for a suitable meeting place ...please don`t be afraid to suggest a venue...the more suggestions we have the better the choice for us all to decide.allan ???
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ooo absolutely garstonite.....10-10 30 was only a suggestion...am sure it will be a lovely day whatever is arranged :)
am looking forward to it....
jed
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The Phil might be worth considering. It's a large pub, and not normally overcrowded. There are also various rooms to choose from (they might even be willing to reserve one for us). It has a bit of history, which is an added bonus, given our interests (take in a tour of the gents loo!), and is amongst some of our more cared for heritage sites around Hope St & Rodney St.
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Hi Katie,
Having not long arranged the Birmingham meet I know how important it is to go visit a pub or two and book and let them know we are coming also look for activities close to the pub. Also give everyone who is coming a contact number (via pm) that way yu will know who is arriving and when
the evening before some of the over nighters met for dinner about 7pm
I did a set criteria for the day
10-10.30am meet up at the Museum
12.15pm we met up to stroll along canals to lunch
1pm pub lunch (I even had them send me menus when I phoned booking through)
after lunch we went off to see the catherdral ( we didn't put time on just drifted and then went for coffee and more strolling
In the evening those of us who were left met up for dinner at about 7.30pm
Its all very overwhelming but try to keep everything in close proximity and let me know if yu need help - I will do my best Mel x
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I think the Phil is a great suggestion...5 min walk from Lime St ...great history and architecture
I have to go to town for my new glasses ...and I`ll call in and see what they say and possibly get a menu....doesn`t mean it`s done and dusted...I`ll get some info....allan ;)
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Hi,
yes, the Phil is a great idea, at anytime. Not far from both cathedrals, and bombed out church, (St. Luke's).
Also, St. George's Hall, Museum, Walker Art Gallery and Liverpool Record Office not too far from there. (about 10 min walk)
Maybe, we could meet in the Phil, have brekky and/or lunch, and a chat. Then head on to where everyone wants to go. ? one or more of the above.
I think another good idea is for people to definitely let Katie know, via this board who is definitely coming. So we all know who to wait for at the meeting place. This will save time.
So, if you are definitely coming please put your name on here. If you are staying overnight, could you say, then we could arrange for an evening meal somewhere. We need to know numbers, if we do this.
Come on people not long to go, we need to get going on this.
Katie, give them a shake will ya!!! ;D ;D ;D
Red 8)
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I will be there (health permitting) I should arrive on friday evening at Lime street but not sure how long it takes from Birmingham will stay til sunday any ideas on decent hotel on a tight budget? I have only ever been to footie games in Liverpool oh and on a ferry once so Im fine with anything x
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Hi,
you could try The Premier Inn, Albert Dock. There are some rootschatters already staying there. Or, as Gjil suggested, The Dolby Hotel at the Albert Dock is cheap, but no frills!!
http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/LIVPLI/liverpool-albert-dock?CMP=KNC_Gb
http://www.dolbyhotels.co.uk/Howtofindus/tabid/57/Default.aspx
Red :)
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some links......
http://www.pub-scene.com/pubs/PhilharmonicDiningRooms.htm
http://www.stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk/index.asp
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_St_Luke,_Liverpool
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williamson_Tunnels
http://www.liverpoolcityportal.co.uk/attractions/china_town.html
http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/
http://www.cavernclub.org/
This is really cool, and if there was enough people, we could organise something. http://www.shiverpool.co.uk/default.aspx
Expensive but,
http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk/
Just a couple of idea's. If anyone want to go to one of these, or there is somewhere someone specifically wants, ask on here.
Red :)
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MAY (not certain on this yet) be booking myself and OH on tour of Anfield (as he is a Liverpool fan who has never been to the stadium) on the Saturday... anyone else interested? Can't book for you but if anyone else wants to go, let me know and we might include it in the itinerary.
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Oh, if he is a fan, then he has to go on the tour. But, he wont be able to do it on Saturday, because Liverpool are playing at home, and they don't do tours on match days when they are at home :)
http://www.anfield-online.co.uk/features/museumtour.html
And, although it grieves me ( :P ) here is Everton's http://www.evertonfc.com/club/stadium-tour.html That one shouldn't take too long ;D ;D ;D
Red 8)
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hmm... they're still offering Anfield Stadium Tours on the Saturday on the LFC website... but am sure OH could wangle time off on the Friday if he had to lol
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thank you Red,
both are showing no vaccancies x
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If anyone's thinking of viewing Williamson's tunnels, this would need to be booked in advance, as volunteers lead the tour, so would probably need those interested to organise a group booking.
Not that I'll be doing it myself!
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Brand new travelodge on East Lancs Rd, bus ride to the city. Only been open a few weeks so should be nice & shiny
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I will be Easy to spot, I will be the one with a Winged Horse hanging from His Lapel! ::) ;) ;D ;D
Don't drink (Much!) these days, but will do My Best which ever Pub/Pubs we end up in! ::)
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Sorry Angel eyes :-[
try this site http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/accommodation
Red :)
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I will go with the flow .. I am originally from Wavertree so know Liverpool pretty well and pop ovr from Manchester quite frequently. Maybe those who live further a field may have some ideas where they would like to visit.
The Maritime is always a good bet and a ferry across the Mersey (singing the song is compulsory of course lol) would be fun. The Anglican Cathedral and the grave yard are excellent... obviously all weather permitting. The Duck is pricey but takes you on a good tour. There is this as well http://liverpooltaxitours.com/
It is £90 for a taxi but I think they carry 5. A friend did it last year and thought it was great value for money as they had a chatty funny guy who told them loads of facts and trivia but again it maybe too much money.
Who is actually pulling this all together ?? (I am being lazy and not trailing back on the post!!)
Cal 8)
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Ibis has vacancies for Friday night but not Saturday night :-(
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Laterooms maybe an option to try for cheap hotels http://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv00004w/Hotels.aspx?k=liverpool&d=20100423&n=1&rt=1-0
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Travelodge on east lancs rd is Stonedale Park, Liverpool, advertising at £65.20 per room per night
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Thought this web site maybe of interest to anyone coming to Liverpool next month or who have Liverpool ancestors http://www.old-liverpool.co.uk/
& this is a view of Liverpool in 1650 from an old map I have
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Hi
We're all coming. Staying Friday til Sunday.
I don't want to go to Anfield. I want to see a bit of the city and of course the ferry - been practising the song!
Also we need to take into account people's mobility needs so not too far between places for those who can't walk far I think is a must.
If we're invading a pub having organised these before, always wise to book and get a menu - many will ask for your meal choices beforehand!
Ann :D
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Still wondering who is hooking the day together?
The RC meet i have been on was done by Sarah and Tristan and they arranged it all .... if this is not co-ordinated then we could be wandering aimlessly around Liverpool...
What do everyone want to get out of the day? Is it a tour around Liverpool? Meet up with fellow researchers and go with the flow? or visit and see records and archives of our ancestors??
Cal 8)
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I have only ever been to Liverpool for the footie so I would like to see a cathedral maybe, museum and a ferry trip maybe a pub lunch to chat to other researchers ~ I must say Im reluctant to book an hotel I don't travel well and am at work til 4pm on the x just don't know what to do z
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Deb
wel since we've booked and going anyway and ages since we've seen red think looks as if we're sorting ourselves out!
Bit disappointed that with 4 weeks to go we seem to have no wider plan.
Would be nice to meet other RC peeps as well as us all catch up too!
Katie - what's the plan for the weekend? We really need to get stuff booked.
Ann :D
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I know this is quite an hard thing to do so I can emphasis with Katie. I sent her a few helpful links just now. I also know she has just started a new job which means she's not around as often as she was.
we could do our bit to help by copying and pasting names going and adding ours to the bottom so she has a list rather than one here there and everywhere. It was also suggested when I did Birmingham meet that we make our own badges (I was rubbish at this bit I will have to try draw one for this meet) and if someone could make a meet card that also will help. We all want this meet to go ahead I for one can't wait to meet more people
so to get the list rolling I see gjil + oh
Ann + oh
Angel~Eyes
if others copy and paste the list and add their names we can see more clearly and sort out who is getting there when later
Mel x
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If we do Liverpool, all the above are fairly close together - the Cathedrals are at opposite ends of the same street... but for those who don't know Liverpool, I strongly suggest the Yellow Duckmarine at the Albert Dock - http://www.theyellowduckmarine.co.uk - as a starting point.
found this post from Katie earlier on in the thread
also saw a post about the international slavery museum
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I have booked my hotel I will be coming into Lime Street on the friday and will be staying at the travel lodge nr albert docks x
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gjil + oh
Ann + oh
Angel~Eyes
Jed
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How about we meet at Lime Street 10.30 outside M&S food to go (badges needed!!) then troll off to St Georges Hall and find a coffee shop there after we have done the law courts and cells !!
Then move along down to the Conservation Museum http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation/
We could do the 7 historic streets of Liverpool or head down to the Albert Dock and go the Maritime Museum and Tate Modern and then take a trip across the Mersey and drop off in New Brighton or where ever
Then head back into Liverpool and visit Cavern Walks and then up to the Cathedral etc etc
just a thought
Cal 8)
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Hi Cal
What you propose looks fab! Will be 3 of us (our daughter coming for part of the time)
Deb
Yes a meal on the Saturday night sounds good . Also we're going to do the ghostwalk I think later on.
Katie
Can you let us know what's happening?
Ann :D
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hi all Im in Liverpool from friday til sunday I wouldnt mind a ferry trip and looking at slavery museum ghost thing sounds good and food yes I will need food x
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Hi Gjil
Cool to meet where ever (as I will be hot footing it across from Manchester) ... so ok Albert Dock at the Maritime Museum entrance(by the huge anchor) at 10.30 ish/ for 11!!... and then up to the Anglican Cathedral if you like .... then a cool mooch or summut into the Cavern Walks ... dinner at Bistro Pierre http://www.bistropierre.com/ would be good the food is fab!!
I am so concerned for folk travelling from afar who maybe disappointed if there isn't a focus to the day unless everyone is keen to go with the flow :-)
Cal 8)
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I am tentatively ... maybe offering to put up a day agenda if you would like ?? I can't arrange special things (as in talks by folk etc) but could but a day event together!! If you want me to do that then shout out ... ;-)
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Hi Cal
Sounds fab! Go for it my girl!
Ann :D
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Ok leave it with me and I will come up with some stuff this week ... oo I am so excited to meet up with you all ... I hope you realise that singing 'ferry across the Mersey' is compulsory btw ;)
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Ok leave it with me and I will come up with some stuff this week ... oo I am so excited to meet up with you all ... I hope you realise that singing 'ferry across the Mersey' is compulsory btw ;)
If there is anything anyone specifically wants to do/see please pm me :)
Cal 8)
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Sounds like a plan!!! gjil can you be PR person and put it about the boards and I will come up with an agenda etc?? how does that sound??
Cal 8)
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Hi,
I have put up numerous links and come up with idea's on this thread. No one took any interest in them. And, no feedback was given!!!
I would be happy to organise something, if anyone is interested. But, not putting all those links back up. I think they are on page 6. I will go along with everyone, since I can see whatever at anytime. If you all look at the links I put up and/or give me idea's, I will try and put something together.
Katie, has informed me, she may not be able to make it that week end now, because of work commitments.
As for going from the Albert Dock to the Cathedral, it is a hell of a walk.
I think we need to make the plan so we are in one area one day, and another area the next.
Red :-\
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If Cal want to do it that's fine too. :)
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No Anfield Tours on Saturday, it's a match day.
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Oh yes!! I did put links up for hotels and places to stay too !! :)
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Hi Gjil,
I would be happy to help Cal if she needs any :) Just give us a shout if you need anything Cal :)
I'm not sure where Katie is up to because she hasn't been on here for a while. :-\
We are looking forward to seeing you and Goose again. I'm getting excited now ;D
Red :)
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hi all I think its important to keep this meet in close proximity to the docks as thats where most ar staying most seem to want to do a ferry trip ~ I would like to visit the slavery museum if possible and someone said something about a shivers tour x
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if anyone wants to do the Shiverpool Tour please let me know by Thursday. I will try and book tickets then. So far there are 6 adults and 2 kids for it :)
http://www.shiverpool.co.uk/
it would be on the Saturday night.
Red :)
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Hi all
I quite agree that we should stay in close proximity. I think I was being a bit adventurous thinking we could do the Cathedral as well.. and yes it is one helluva hike up there. I love my home city and I wanted people to see as much as they could but it would be so tiring. (I did a photo walk in the summer from the cathedral down through Bold Street and Liverpool 1 and onto the Albert Dock it was exhausting)
The reason I stepped in was because I was fearful that folk had booked to come to Liverpool and nothing was arranged...
Redkop you have posted some excellent ideas. Maybe we could do the Maritime Museum and Ferry in the morning (the ferries run every hour on the hour and the round trip takes about 50 minutes if we don't hop off over the water) and then grab a light lunch around that area. Afterwards stroll up to St. Georges Hall in the afternoon, do some photo opportunities outside the Walker and the Museum & other fabulous buildings enroute..... then up to the Cavern area with an early evening meal at the Philharmonic before those who are going ghost hunting leave...... ??
Unfortunately I won't be able to do the Ghosty thing as I will need to get back early evening.
Do we know exactly how many people are coming on the 24th? Maybe everyone who is coming along could pm me or Redkop.
What does everyone think?
Cal 8)
Some of Redkops links & some others :-)
http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/timetable/index.aspx
http://www.pub-scene.com/pubs/PhilharmonicDiningRooms.htm
http://www.cavernclub.org/
http://www.stgeorgesliverpool.co.uk/
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/walker/
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Maybe we should have badges then we know who is who ;)
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Maybe we should have badges then we know who is Who
As I stated in a previous posting.
I will be easy to recognise, I will be the one with 'A Winged Horse' on His Lapel! ;)
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forgive me for not paging back.... we certainly will recognise you Pegasuss ;D
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I would like to do the Shiverpool tour on the saturday evening please x
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Also I am rubbish at making badges I have loadsa trouble prior to the Birmingham meet so might have to decorate a sticker x
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angel~eyes stickers are great .... but just in case you don't get around to it here is an 'a~e' badge lol
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Wow thanx Mel x
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Wow thanx Mel x
Mel?? lol
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OK, Angel Eyes. I have added you to the number of tickets for the Shiverpool Tour :)
Anyone else, please let me know by Thursday. Thanks :)
Red :)
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Hi Gjil,
I am going to book tickets tomorrow. i will try and get them for the 7 O'Clock one. :)
Jed, I got your message, I will book you on it too. :)
Anyone else needs to ask me by tomorrow. Thanks. :)
Red :)
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sorry Im not a real angel my name is Mel x lol
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Doh!! lol x
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Many thanks to Cal and redkop for taking this one on board.
Just a shame that Katie who started the thread seems not to be responding at all and as gjil said it would be polite and let us know what her plans are.
If you can't make it Katie cos of work (appreciate new job etc) would be nice if you could maybe let folks know. Work is v important especially way things are at the mo.
Am assuming we'll not get to meet Katie which is a real shame but if you have to go to work then you do.
Am sure Cal and redkop will organise in your absence.
Small point but is it worth having the titlte of this thread changed as it dosn;t make it clear there is a meet in Liverpool - just a thought
Ann :D
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Small point but is it worth having the titlte of this thread changed as it dosn;t make it clear there is a meet in Liverpool - just a thought
I've change the topic title to
Topic: Rootschat meet - Liverpool, 24th. April 2010
Bob
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Thanks Bob
The meet up isn't long off now .. let's hope we get a lovely spring sunny day :D
So we can sort things out if you are coming along could you put a line up here so Redkop and I can think where is the best place for us to eat later on etc ..
Many thanks
Cal 8)
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Im coming on the friday. till sunday.... :)
jed
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Went to liverpool nearly 2 years ago, went on the shiverpool tour. Very interesting, there's a grave you go by on the tour, you also get to the cathedrals. Cool passage way where the gravestones are in the anglican cathedral. Also went on the dock area independant of the tour when the tall ships were there and one of the yellow duckmarines got in the wrong part when the tall ships were parading. Fortunately it was quickly sorted out. We stayed in a travel lodge.
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All the places you have suggested visiting in Liverpool are very close to each other so you could possibly visit all depending on the time you have. Mind you be prepared to spend quite a long time in all the places as there is lots to see.
Don't forget Mathew st for a drink while you are there and the Cavern of course. As I say all not too far from each other.
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Hi Folks,
only a week to go.
We need numbers of people coming.
Here it is as far as I know. Could you please add, or let us know if I have it wrong ? Thanks ;D
Redkop, Hubby and son.
Ann Baker, Jules and daughter.
Gjil and Goosey.
Cal.
Jed59.
Clockpelter.
I think all these people are coming Friday night, and will want to eat in the evening ? I need numbers please.
Let me know as soon as you can guys. Also, let me know if you want me to add you to the Shiverpool Tour on Saturday, there are some places left. At the moment I have coming to that :
Me, Hubby, son.
Ann Baker, Julian Baker, daughter.
Gjil and Goosey.
Jed59.
Clockpelter.
Pancho, are you still coming? Checked that place out, and it's ok to stay there :)
Kids can play on computer games in my house when ever they want. Maybe Saturday after the Tour ?
Let me know people, what you want me to do from here. The sooner the better. ::)
Red :-*
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Hi, again !,
reading back over previous posts, I have noticed a number of people were interested in coming, but they haven't posted anything recently ???
Garstonite.
Pegasuss.
Pancho.
Helen.
angel-eyes.
Are you all still coming?
Anyone I have missed? You still coming?
Red :)
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Red.
Yes, I am still planning on turning Up!
Not going to Shiverpool though.
I just need to know where to meet on Friday & Saturday?
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Hi Pegasuss,
thanks for getting back to me.
Friday, I am thinking of going to Lark Lane to eat. And, Saturday, we will probably meet at the Albert Dock, go to Maritime Museum, do the ferry. Ann want to sing. lol.
I will let you know the itinerary as soon as I know definite wants of people. Hopefully within the next couple of days, if everyone gets back to me. If they don't I will make plans anyway. :)
Red :)
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Red.
Ok!
Will await Itinerary!
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ha ha,
an itinerary at last !! ;D
Friday evening.....
eating at hotel. Premier Inn.
http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/premier-inn-liverpool-albert-dock-p63531
Saturday....
10.30am..met outside Maritime Museum, Albert Dock.
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime/ Take our time, may be have a coffee here in the cafe.
Liverpool Ferry.
http://www.merseyferries.co.uk/ Then a slow walk to Matthew Street.
Matthew Street....
http://www.mathew.st/ and, a bite to eat, and a cuppa.
Conservation Museum......
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/conservation/
Drinks at The Philharmonic Pub. This is where the Shiverpool Tour will start at 7pm.
http://www.funtouristattractions.com/a/philharmonic-pub-liverpool-england/1332
7pm....Shiverpool Tour
http://www.shiverpool.co.uk/our-tours/hope-st-shivers.aspx
Dinner after the tour.......( Shiverpool Tour will end here)
Ego's....
http://www.egorestaurants.co.uk/
Sunday.....
either a drive to Hale Village
http://halevillageonline.co.uk/#/home/4537294200 or
St. George's Hall
http://www.visitliverpool.com/site/liverpool-in-a-day/st-georges-hall-p8033
I will pm my mobile number to anyone who thinks they may be a bit late, and wants to join the meet later on in the day, just let me know.
Red :)
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Red.
Ok, I will see You at the Maritime Museum on Saturday!
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Thanks for putting up the itinerary Red ;D... look forward to seeing you all on Saturday ... lets hope the sun shines all weekend
Cal 8)
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Hi Red and all,
Im defo still coming I arrive about 8pm on friday nite in Liverpool ~ I don't think Helen can make it as she has exams coming up. 2moro I will attempt to print the badge Cal as made for me
Mel x
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I have been assured the Premier Inn and Travelodge are in close proximity so I will pm you for your moby number and if I can make it on the friday evening I will let you know though I will prob be too late for dinner :-[
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Ah the badge ... if anyone cares to make one here is a blank version ..
If you have problems doing one (if you want one that is ) let me know :-)
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Not long now folks. :o
Looking forward to seeing you all.
If anyone needs my mobile number, pm me please. ;)
Red 8)
Travelodge is just over the road from Prem Inn.
Nice badges Cal. ;D
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Hello folks.....I sincerely hope you all have a great time this weekend.....I very much doubt I will be able to make it but if you go to Hale Village on Sunday , I may be able to make that,...My wife is the Principle of Liverpool Liverbirds Morris Dancing Troupe...(that`s girls -not men ) and she will be off to Chester at 9am...I might have to have a drive to Chester ,but will be back about 11am.....if you could possibly let me know where you will be about 12 noon on Sunday,I may be able to meet up......allan :)
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Thank yu Sonia I will just check in and come right over to the Premier I should get to travelodge at 8pm (taxis permitting) hopefully I might still get some dinner Mel x
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see you all in the morning .. have a great night tonight :-)
Cal 8)
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Hope you all have a lovely day and the weather is good for you
Elizabeth
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Hi aspin
How the devil are you ??
The weather for oop North is looking good for the weekend so hopefully it won't be too cold on the ferry
Cal
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I'm Fine nice to see the lady with the big but back on the screen
one of these days I will make one of the rootschat meets
have a nice day
Elizabeth
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Elizabeth it is good to be back :)
Hope to see you at a meet soon ..
Cal 8)
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Absolutely!
What a great weekend! Lovely to see folk again that not met for some time ...also met new peeps :)
thanks Red and Cal
Hope its not too long before we meet again
Jed :)
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Hello everyone, I'm home tired, blistered but very happy. Thank you all fo sharing this weekend with me and a big thank you to Cal and Sonia (and Peter) for everything. I have had a great time meeting new people look forward to the next one Mel x
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I enjoyed meeting everyone & having a good chinwag!
From those who went to Hale Village this morning:
Sorry I missed You, I could'nt get there. Hope You had a good time (In the Cemetery)! ::) ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Excellent meeting - thanks to those involved in the planning.
Lots of highlights - museums, ferry cross the Mersey, the gents in the Philharmonic Pub, the Shiverpool ghost tour, and some excellent rootschatter company.
No pics of people yet because permission is required, so you'll have to make do for now with the Liverpool waterfront from the ferry.
JULIAN
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I tried to recruit this chap for Rootschat but he said he was already halfway to paradise
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For those mystified by the reference to the gents in the Philharmonic pub (and for the female participants in the Liverpool meet), here is the explanation
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.. and finally, for now, our host on the The Hope Street Shivers tour
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Nice to see your pics of Liverpool
Got to get there the next time
Elizabeth
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Hi all
What a fantastic weekend. Thanks ever so to Sonia and Cal for organising. Was great to see folks again and meet new ones as always. Always a great time had by all and this one was no exception!
Can't wait for next one cos we still have loads to see and we have just got to do Shiverpool in the dark!
Ann :D
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What a fab week end.
Loved meeting old friends and new. Lots of things still to see, so get back here soon !
How crazy was that Shiverpool Tour ?!! I have never laughed so hard. ;D
Great pics, Jules :-*
Red 8)
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It was a 'Grand Day Out'... was sat on the train on the way there thinking 'Blimey I don't actually know any of these people or what they look like !!'... It was fab and what lovely folk you are that came along ;D
So sorry I missed the Shiverpool thingy but I am soooo going to go on it and in the dark as I am up for it lol ;D Maybe we should have an autumn/ winter meet up ?
Just had to post the 'Rollers' shot I got.The woman on the ferry was awesome but failed to take a decent shot of her...
Plus Redkop here is the photee of your relly on the great wall in Matthew Street ...
Cal 8) x
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Twas great to meet you, Cal. I forgot about the rollers LOL
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How could you forget the rollers lol ?
Great to meet up with you too and Ann and H is awesome ... I hope she got her 'satsuma gal' count higher than 20.. I counted 10 on the way back to my train ;)
Cal 8)
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Here are some links for threads with Liverpool Pic's & Postcards:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,224361.0/topicseen.html
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,224329.0.html
Most of My Collection is posted in these 2 threads!
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Thanks for those links Pegassus ... particularly as on the second link there is a link to my postcard threads too... I lost all the scans of my collection when my PC died last year ....
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Twas great to meet you, Cal. I forgot about the rollers LOL
WTG Julian... what a fabulous capture LOL ;D...
Love it!!!!
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hahaha,
What brilliant 'roller' piccies :o :o Liverpool gels eh, what are we like ::) ::) (tarts :P )
Although, I must say here and now, I have never been out in rollers :P
Red 8)
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Cal.
Good job You posted Your images on Here then, so You did'nt loose all of them!
I will check through my files, I am sure I have More (particularly Liverpool Churches)?
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Here is a Picture that shows some of the Blitz Damage in Liverpool City Centre:
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Church Stile House, Wavertree (& Bluecoat School). 1920's.
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Lime Street in The Snow. C1905.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (waves lol) to everyone thank yu all for looking after me esp Sonia who was like a Mum only younger ~ erm why were they wearing rollers on the ferry I thought I were seeing things! Wat a hoot ay! its pj's round ere in the supermarkets we don't have no ferries ~ otherwise I'd be asleep all the time the girl in Jools fotie looks pretty glam but the one in Cal's looks like a chav plz say hi to H n T for me x
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Next time we are so doing rollers! lol that took me back cos peeps used to do that when I was a wee lass! It's obviously not died out as I thought.
So I have got to get me some cos not cressed without em!
I kept looking at peeps sat night thinking - bet she had her rollers in today!
Ann :D
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Mel
H says xxxxxxxx - oh and when are we coming to Brum!
Ann :D
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Im thinking middle - end of June after my exams are over but before main holidays begin will start looking into Aston Hall tour soon M x
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Hey Mel that chav suit was probably a Juicy Couture trackie ...
Oh Birmingham sounds like a great meet up... keep me posted :-)
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Anne so rollers are compulsory wear at the next meet.. I hope you realise that H will be mortified!! ;)
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Rofl Cal she will and I am also gonna get the 'orange' glo cos have to have both!
Ann :D
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'Umpa lumpa's' complete with rollers .... what a combo ... can't wait lol ;D
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Hey, you lot. us scouse girls aren't all orange with rollers in our hair ::)
Some of us wear pyjama's too. :P
8) 8) ;D ;D 8) 8)
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Wonderful week-end in the Pool, many thanks to all who made it so enjoyable, particularly Sonia for her organising and her kindness. Thanks also to Ann and Jules for the lift from Sheffield, particularly the hair raising trip over the snake pass(unfortunately when I looked in the mirror I was as bald as ever!), Good to see Gjil and the Mongoose and Jed looking as spriitely as ever!! Twas the best break I've had in quite a while. Thank you all.
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Hi Clock,
it was lovely to see you again. Mustn't leave it so long next time.
Red :-*
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Hi Katie,
you missed a really great weekend. We all had a ball.
Sorry you missed it.
Red 8)
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Wonderful week-end in the Pool, many thanks to all who made it so enjoyable, particularly Sonia for her organising and her kindness. Thanks also to Ann and Jules for the lift from Sheffield, particularly the hair raising trip over the snake pass(unfortunately when I looked in the mirror I was as bald as ever!), Good to see Gjil and the Mongoose and Jed looking as spriitely as ever!! Twas the best break I've had in quite a while. Thank you all.
It was so lovely to meet you .. so pleased you had a great weekend :)
Cal 8)
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Hey, you lot. us scouse girls aren't all orange with rollers in our hair ::)
Some of us wear pyjama's too. :P
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RED!!! Please tell me you don't go to Tesco in PJs? lol -)
x
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Now then Cal, do you think I go to Tesco in my p.j's ? :P ::)
btw. I got that job ;D
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whip woo ....fabulous stuff Red I knew you could do it ;D x
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btw. I got that job ;D
Excellent :) The rootschatter meet was clearly the best preparation you could have :D
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well done on getting the job xxx
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Now then Cal, do you think I go to Tesco in my p.j's ? :P ::)
btw. I got that job
I hope it wasn't cos u weren't wearing your PJs even????
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I know I am a few years to late but did this meeting go ahead? If there is ever one again in Liverpool I would be interested in coming along.