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  Merseyside and Liverpool Museums - Travel, tourism, events and culture
Liverpool Museum is the largest of National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside and one of the UK's finest multi disciplinary museums.
The Merseyside Maritime Museum is in a former bonded warehouse, part of the historic Albert Dock on the banks of the River Mersey.
The Wirral Museum, formally the Birkenhead Town Hall is situated in Hamilton Square, one of the finest Georgian Squares in the country.
www.merseyguide.co.uk /museums_page.htm   (541 words)

  
 Vacation in Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the North West of England.
Liverpool is one of England's core cities, situated along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city centre located about 5 miles inland from the Irish Sea.
Liverpool John Moores University is one of the polytechnics given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the Littlewoods retail group.
www.market-day.net /article_33700/20061018/Vacation-in-Liverpool.php   (1156 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life - Visit St. Helens, Merseyside
The Museum of Liverpool will be a bigger and better version of the Museum of Liverpool Life which is housed in a former boat hall and building used by pilots controlling traffic along the river.
The Museum of Liverpool Life and its collections celebrated the people of Liverpool, their culture, achievements and contributions to national life.
The new museum will be much bigger than the Museum of Liverpool Life and will be able to do true justice to our magnificent collection of Liverpool-related exhibits that are currently in store.
www.visitsthelens.com /displayProduct.asp?page_key=52&product_key=8330   (355 words)

  
 Indian Presence - At The Museum Of Liverpool Life - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, ...
Indian Presence in Liverpool, running until February 23, tells the stories of immigrants from the Punjab region and their move to Merseyside in the first half of the twentieth century.
The new exhibition, at the Museum of Liverpool Life, documents the fortunes of some of the Indian citizens who came to the city - and dispels the myth that it has never had a significant Indian community.
The museum's website is a detailed and important part of the whole experience, with plans in the pipeline to translate the text into Hindi.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh_gfx_en/ART14288.html   (782 words)

  
 MMLL: Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life Exhibition Book
Extract from dust cover - "A celebration of Liverpool life in the Sixties, "It's the story behind the story of that magic era," says Mike McCartney, whose affectionate and witty photographs of 1960s Liverpool catch familiar subjects in a different light in private moments or from odd angles.
Both halves of the rock star life are shown in his photographs, from the adrenaline-fuelled stage acts of Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis, to young music legends like Graham Nash snoozing on a train.
The exhibition of photographs MMLL: Mike McCartney's Liverpool Life was first seen at the Museum of Alberta in 2002, then opened at the Museum of Liverpool Life in May 2003.
www.artvisionexhibitions.com /MikeMcCartneysLiverpoolLifeBook.html   (602 words)

  
 The Maritme Museum Liverpool, Norton Priory & Gardens, Rossendale Museum, Northwich Salt Museum, Weavers' Triangle ...
Set in the massive and impressive Albert Docks, the Maritime Museum is a major collection of artefacts relating to the maritime history of Liverpool.
Museum based on the history of the locality with special displays on Cheshire cheese-making and local tapestries.
This museum is in a former woollen mill owner's house which was built in 1840, and still retains all of its original character and charm.
www.manchester2002-uk.com /museums/museums7.html   (920 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Museum of Liverpool Life in Liverpool, England, celebrated the contribution of the people of Liverpool to national life.
The Museum of Liverpool Life's three newest galleries were, City Lives exploring the richness of Liverpool's cultural diversity, The River Room featuring life around the River Mersey and City Soldiers about the Kings Regiment.
The Museum was part of National Museums Liverpool.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Museum_of_Liverpool_Life   (191 words)

  
 Living It Up - High Rise Society At The Museum Of Liverpool Life - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, ...
Liverpool was the first city in Europe to provide council or social housing, with the first scheme, St Martin’s Cottages, completed in 1869.
Liverpool HAT was the largest and was given 12 years and £260m of government money to create sustainable housing and communities and bring in private finance.
At the Museum of Liverpool Life, Living it Up tells the whole of this story from rise and decline to the present day.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /nwh_gfx_en/ART26153.html   (1046 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This museum is different to the region's others in that it represents Merseyside as it is today 'and' in the past.
The museum opened in 1993, which I personally remember with pride due to the fact that I helped wire the building's electrical installations.
The collections in the museum celebrate Merseyside's contribution to culture in Britain and the world.
www.merseysidetoday.co.uk /htmlpages/tourism/galls/lifemuseum.php   (193 words)

  
 Why Study in Liverpool?
Whether you are thinking of moving to Liverpool to study or already live here, a mature student or coming straight from A levels, all is a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.
Liverpool began life in 1207 when King John established it as a free borough and port Two plots of land were given to people willing to move to the new settlement which at the time consisted of a few mud huts around a creek on the Mersey Estuary.
One is the face of the famous scouse wit, Liverpool Football Club and a variety of other showbiz entertainers who started their careers in the city.
www.intstudy.com /articles/wc263a04.htm   (1209 words)

  
 liverpool   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The dock area has been restored and now houses hotels and museums in warehouses which previously were the engine room of the British empire's trade.
Within a stone's throw of each other are the Liverpool Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, and the Museum of Liverpool Life.
Indeed Liverpool has the greatest concentration of Grade I and II listed buildings and public sculpture outside London and boasts nine world class museums and galleries.
www.harvey27.demon.co.uk /imcos/liverpool.htm   (669 words)

  
 National Museums Liverpool - Museum of Liverpool Life October - December 2005
An architect’s model of the new Museum of Liverpool will be on display at the Museum of Liverpool Life.
Come and find out what life was like for the piermaster and his family and how they survived during the war.
Their homes and farms are difficult to find and it is only through the patient work of archaeologists, including the NML Field Archaeology Unit in Liverpool, that we have been able to uncover traces of their lives.
www.artinliverpool.com /moreinfo/nmllifeoct05.htm   (508 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life on AboutBritain.com
Liverpool is famous for its music, sporting history and its river.
The Crowne Plaza Liverpool occupies a fabulous central position and overlooks the famous water front of this vibrant city centre.
Travelodge Liverpool Central is located in the centre of Liverpool and within walking distance of Lime Street Station.
www.aboutbritain.com /MuseumofLiverpoolLife.htm   (345 words)

  
 The Art Newspaper -- News
Liverpool is pushing ahead with its proposed waterfront museum, despite losing Lottery money and missing the opportunity to complete it by 2008, when the city becomes European Capital of Culture.
The Museum of Liverpool has now received a £32.7m grant from the Northwest Regional Development Agency, which represents half of the total £65m costs.
The new social history museum will be on the Mann Island waterfront, on the site of the proposed Fourth Grace “Cloud” building by Will Alsop, which was dropped for financial reasons two years ago.
www.theartnewspaper.com /article01.asp?id=329   (176 words)

  
 Art In Liverpool Blog: Museum of Liverpool Life - 'On The Road'
Museum of Liverpool Life - 'On The Road'
The former Museum of Liverpool Life has now closed to allow construction to begin, so while the new Museum of Liverpool is being built, they are touring some of its fantastic collections ‘on the road’.
Another item 'on the road' is a Rushton Velocipede bicycle on display at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Old Hall Street, Liverpool.
www.artinliverpool.com /blogarch/2006/10/museum_of_liver_1.html   (324 words)

  
 Liverpool Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, situated along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary.
Liverpool is famous as a cultural centre, particularly for its connections with modern popular music; the city is the birthplace of The Beatles, probably the most successful and renowned rock band of all time.
Aintree Racecourse to the north of Liverpool (actually in the adjacent borough of Sefton) is home to the famous steeplechase, the Grand National.
www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk /propertysearch.asp?townCity=Liverpool   (1078 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | England | Merseyside | Liverpool's life museum to close
National Museums Liverpool says that the current building is too small to house the large urban history collections and display them properly.
The current museum tells the story of the people of Liverpool, their culture and contribution to national life and has interactive displays.
It is expected to be built in time for Liverpool's year as Capital of Culture in 2008.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/5040526.stm   (208 words)

  
 Ron's Liverpool Tram Site - Model Trams
There are some excellent models of Liverpool Trams that I have seen over the years.
Included is this large scale example of car 809, a Robinson Cabin Car that was seen at a model engineering exhibition in London on 31st of December 1995 and which belongs to David Orchard.
This fine model of a Bellamy car (left) can be seen on display at the Museum of Liverpool Life near Albert Dock, Liverpool.
members.ispwest.com /ronsmith/tram/tram_model.htm   (343 words)

  
 Thinking of Staying in Liverpool?
With the colourful Liverpool Marina to the east, and views across the mighty River Mersey to the west, this two bedroomed self-catering accommodation enjoys a unique and unrivalled position in Liverpool's historic dockland.
For art lovers, a visit to the Tate Gallery Liverpool is a must, whilst anyone interested in the city's rich history can visit the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the nearby Museum of Liverpool Life.
Liverpool has something to offer every visitor, and we look forward to welcoming you whether you are young or old, married or single, here on business or simply for pleasure.
www.stayinginliverpool.com   (291 words)

  
 Mueum of Liverpool Life | Museum/Attraction Review | Liverpool | Frommers.com
This museum of Mersey culture tells the story of Liverpudlians and their contribution to British life.
On the banks of the Mersey River, the museum is installed in a former boat hall and building once used by river pilots.
A new gallery, "City Lives," traces the richness of the city's cultural diversity, and another new gallery, the "River Room," celebrates the role of the River Mersey, including an exhibition of swimwear from a bygone age.
www.frommers.com /destinations/liverpool/A32729.html   (252 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life, an Other Attraction in Liverpool, Merseyside. Search for Merseyside Other Attractions.
Museum of Liverpool Life, an Other Attraction in Liverpool, Merseyside.
Museum of Liverpool Life is in Liverpool, Merseyside
The Museum Collection presents a collection of replicas, cards and gifts from some of the leading museums and galleries in Britain as well as many overseas.
www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=12111   (326 words)

  
 Explore - Museum of Liverpool Life
The museum tells the story of the people of Liverpool, their culture and contribution to our national life.
Interactive displays bring to life the workers, soldiers, entertainers and ordinary people who have made Liverpool such a remarkable city.
The South Asian population of Liverpool made and continue to make a significant contribution to the development of Liverpool; their story is also shared here.
plantcultures.org.uk /activities/liverpoollife.html   (90 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Museum of Liverpool Life closed in June 2006 so that preparations for building the new Museum of Liverpool could begin.
Opening in 2010, the Museum of Liverpool will be a bigger and better version of the former museum, which had been a popular waterfront attraction since 1993.
The highlights of National Museums Liverpool's Beatles collections
www.museumofliverpoollife.org.uk   (136 words)

  
 Living with the Romans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On these pages you can find out about an exhibition that was previously on show at Museum of Liverpool Life.
It was all about life in the North West of England during Roman times.
The exhibition contained Romano-British marvels including tiles, pottery, coins, broaches and ornaments from National Museums Liverpool archaeological excavations.
www.museumofliverpoollife.org.uk /romans   (290 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life: Waterscape.com
An engaging modern museum telling the story of Liverpool and Scouse life, from the slave trade to high-rise tower blocks, the Garden Festival and Brookside.
The museum is divided into galleries, which cover subjects including the River Mersey, the local King's Regiment, and the city's football teams.
Reproduction of this website in whole or in part, in any form or medium without our express written permission is prohibited.
www.waterscape.com /servicesdirectory/Museum_of_Liverpool_Life   (118 words)

  
 Liverpool.com - Liverpool's Premier Entertainment Guide
Running in conjunction with the monthly magazine, which goes by the same name, Liverpool.com offers themed guides to what's on where, celebrity interviews, previews, reviews and features & much more.
Whether you want to go to the theatre or listen to a band, find out what’s on in the region today with our handy at a glance guide.
Talks are under way to bring the world’s leading music stars to Liverpool.
liverpool.com   (224 words)

  
 Never Mind The Beatles, Spotlight on Eric's, Liverpool Museum of Liverpool Life, Aug 26th - Nov 21st 2004, Liverpool ...
collective is researching for a new book about Liverpool Eric's, the 70's Punk scene and the second Merseysound in the 80's.
We have added a NEW Chatroom which is open on Friday's 8 till late only, a NEW Forum and our NEW Eric's Yahoo Discussion Group.
The first book on the shelf about Eric's, covering the years 1976-80 compiled by Liverpool Then webmaster Paul Whelan and a host of other talented people.
www.liverpoolthen.co.uk /index2.htm   (209 words)

  
 enthusiasm » Blog Archive » Museum of Liverpool Life
The site is pretty good, and what’s more, their Liverpool Life of the Month is currently Jack Robinson, who was the UK’s foremost professional player of the musical saw - and coincidentally, a contemporary and namesake of my grandfather.
"We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about."
In idle moments, I wonder if what I'm after is a Creative Commons licence, or something of that sort...
www.nexistepas.com /enthuse/?p=738   (386 words)

  
 National Museums Liverpool   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
National Museums Liverpool is England’s only national museums group based entirely outside London.
Our unique venues (listed left) are home to fabulously varied collections covering everything from social history to space travel, entomology to ethnology, dinosaurs to docks, arts to archaeology.
The latest news about how Liverpool's museums are changing
www.nmgm.org.uk   (164 words)

  
 Museum of Liverpool Life - Attractions - The Official Tourist Information Website for Liverpool and Merseyside
Museum of Liverpool Life - Attractions - The Official Tourist Information Website for Liverpool and Merseyside
Home / Attractions / Museum of Liverpool Life
Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
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