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Liverpool Canning Dock Dec 2004

Mission statement

I have lived in Liverpool since 1974 when it had not quite sunk to the depths of despair that it was to reach. Dispite that it had an appeal that led me to stay and work as a GP in Liverpool. On 6th December I launched allaboutliverpool my own site

The purpose of my VT site is to provide an antidote to my wife's site allaboutnice which generally ignores Liverpool and concentrates on Nice where we have a small studio.

My VT Nice travel site describes the horrors of that beautiful city and is not meant to deter tourists but prepare them, and hopefully put a boot up the backsides of the Nice city elders who are in danger of letting a jewel sink into the mire.

The VT Liverpool site will heap praise on a city that is really trying hard but I will not be afraid to bruise a few egos.

Other travel sites are a bit of self indulgence to remind me of other places, in their hundreds, but most will be omitted because of the passage of time since I visited.

Who wants to know about 1968 Brussels, 1975 Amsterdam, 1978 Hamburg or Scarborough in 1951?
Perhaps as I revisit these places I can add the odd reference as I have in Paris.

I hope to be dynamic and keep revising every tip or comment but as the site grows it will become more difficult. The standard of some of the VT sites is remarkable and I am convinced that every travel guide should have quotes and references from VT.

Keep up the good work all you contributors, I would never plagiarise anyones work and if I see a site where my words are similar I will change them. If you feel that I am copying, let me know!

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Latest History Jottings

Last glimpse of history

St Georges Hall Nov 2004

Liverpool warehouses Nov 2004
A last opportunity to see old Liverpool.

Latest musings - two different views

October warmth

Promenade des Anglais - The Good Nov 2004
Promenade des Anglais - the Bad and Ugly Nov 2004

Latest Tips

Model of Nice Opera House

The Albert Dock Dec 2004
Nice Opera House Dec 2004
Runcorn Ski Slope Nov 2004

Latest Restaurants

Litter and puddles

Ba Reeva :-(
The Other Place Restaurant Nov 2004

Intro Updated Dec 27, 2004
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Comments (6)

MiniMaxi Dec 9, 2004 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the comments George, sorry I reply only now but I was travelling. I'll check out your Berlin pages as you suggest... and see what the connection with Venice is :) Never been to Berlin alas (yet :) Ciao!
LuisGuimaraes Nov 14, 2004 at 12:12 PM Report Abuse

Congratulations
nhcram Nov 10, 2004 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

You have done far more than I did in my first month. I fancy Nice but perssuading my hubby is a different thing I am afraid.
sandysmith Nov 6, 2004 at 3:47 PM Report Abuse

a great mission statement - you have a fine writing style.
NiceLife Nov 6, 2004 at 11:28 AM Report Abuse

The love of a place, warts and all, is the mark of a gentleman and scholar. Or a dermatologist.
LizD Oct 30, 2004 at 11:37 PM Report Abuse

Good Morning. Enjoyed your tips. I must take a trip to Liverpool soon, its been years since I was there.