7 Things You Did not Know About Liverpool
Written by Guest on August 14th, 2010
7 Things You Did not Know About Liverpool
Why, are the residents of
Liverpool called ‘Scousers’?
Scousers are named after the local dish Scouse. Scouse is a type of lamb stew made according to a traditional recipe, known locally in the same way Cornish pasties in Cornwall are known.
Obviously there are variations and arguments over Whose mum cooks the best ‘pan-o-scouse’. However, my mum’s Scouse is by far the best and on a cold winter’s night it can not be beaten!
In the past, visitors to the city became aware that the locals seemed to thrive on the stuff. Hence the term ‘Scousers’ came about – which has stuck ever since.
Why the accent?
Unique in Britain, the Scouse accent sets the residents of Liverpool, aside from the rest of the Scouse accent UK.The is a relatively new phenomenon born from the mix of dialects common to the port city to the surrounding uncommon but
countryside.
During the 18th and 19th centuries waves of immigrants from Wales, Scotland and Ireland entered the city. Some immigrants were on their way to the Americas, whilst others stayed and set up home in the city.This led to the hybrid accent we now know as ‘Scouse’.
The influence on the local accent may go back even further to Viking times. Many local areas of Liverpool have Viking names such as Crosby, Formby and Kirkby due to Viking raiders settling in the area of the River Mersey.
So now you know the people of Liverpool and are therefore eat Scouse Scousers and they eat that much of the stuff that they speak Scouse. Let’s now talk about the city of Liverpool. Itself
What exactly are the Liver Birds?
The Liver bird has been associated with the city since 1350 when a bird was first used on the city’s corporate seal. Perhaps the most famous landmark to Utilise the Liver bird is the Liver Building on the Pier Head.
This building is one of the Three Graces (which includes the Port of Liverpool Building and the Cunard Building) and forms part of the world famous Mersey waterfront. From the Liver building you are a short walk from both the City Centre and famous Albert Dock. You will also be a project very short walk from what is currently Europe’s largest construction site – the Liverpool One.
This billion pound project is part of a huge regeneration scheme Aimed at redeveloping the city. Such massive investment is a sign of the growing confidence in the city.
What’s the city like?
For those of you unfamiliar with Liverpool, you may be pleasantly surprised by what you find. Liverpool itself has a plethora of listed buildings such as the Albert Dock, Liverpool Town Hall and the Anglican cathedral.
The area around William Brown Street has several neo-classical buildings such as St George’s Hall, the Walker Art Gallery and World Museum Liverpool. For a more modern feel Liverpool has made very good use of its architectural heritage.
Where should I go?
I could give you a simple list of bars, clubs, hotels and theaters. However, instead I will recommend the perfect one day visit to the city. Firstly, book yourself in for the night at Liverpool’s premier boutique hotel on Hope Street
(Www.hopestreethotel.co.uk).
After arriving you will be pleasantly surprised at the high style and elegant surroundings you find yourself in.Visit the city center and take in some of the sights. Then in the evening arrange for a cab to take you to the bar and restaurant Alma de Cuba (T: 0151 702 7394). Afterwards you can follow the crowds and visit the many bars in the locality.
What is there to do?
The people of Liverpool are very proud of the annual events that take place each year, such as the Mathew Street Festival. This is an annual free event in August which attracts bands from around the world to perform live for the public at various venues around the city. This event brings around 350 000 visitors to the city each year.
The Grand National at Aintree takes place during April. This world famous steeplechase is loved around the world and has had many great winners such as Red Rum and West Tip.The ground itself has a brand new state-of-the-art stand for spectators to view the race from and enjoy the experience .
For the more adventurous visitor there is Creamfields – a dance music festival and a massive event featuring leading bands and superstar DJs!
What else is there going on?
London is the only city in the UK with more galleries and national museums than Liverpool. The Tate Gallery houses the modern art collection of the Tate in the north of England and the (relatively new) FACT center hosts touring multimedia exhibitions.
Ever heard the saying ‘Every great city has a Cathedral? Well Liverpool has two of them, both dating from the 20th century. The Anglican Cathedral has one of the longest knaves, largest organs and heaviest and highest peals of bells in the world.The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral incorporates the largest panel of stained glass in the world. Both are situated at either end of Hope Street. Do not forget The Beatles and the Beatles Experience at the Albert Dock, The Cavern Club, Everton and, of course Liverpool FC.
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