I usually blog about the Wirral but as a Liverpool lass by birth, I do love the place and even more now it has been skilfully revitalised. So today, I hope to encourage all of you to visit the newly refurbished Liverpool Library, it is wonderful! They have combined the old and the new beautifully and it is very welcoming with activities, facilities and information for all ages. Parts of it are noisier than libraries once were too, but in a good way! They had some interesting art installations when I was in a few weeks ago.
In case you don't actually know where the library is (as if!) then Lime Street is the nearest station. Look out at St George's Hall (too big to miss!) and then go to the right (where the Walker Art Gallery is too) of it, walk across those lovely old cobbles and hey presto, you are there. This is the entrance, fab eh?
This first collage is a general one. It will enlarge if you want to see more details. There is a guy lying on the floor, reading. Imagine doing that years ago - not! The old chap with the hat reminds me of our dad. He loved the place and even wrote a poem about it which I'll dig out sometime.
This second collage includes part of a fabulous exhibition, all paper of course, which was showing when I visited. Zoom in and look at the middle, longer photo, my favourite. It is simply a large box fashioned (I think) as the place Shakespeare wrote his works and the black figure is the man himself. Those painstakingly made paper scrolls have the names of his plays on them. I love it! Note the size of the feather 'quill' too. I am jealous of all this creativity.......but in a nice way of course!
When you are done at the library, take yourself to the Walker Art Gallery just up the road or see if St George's Hall is open to visitors that day. You will have a great time, especially if you then walk over to the Liverpool One for some delicious food and drink to finish the day. Okay, maybe a spot of shopping too!
In conclusion then, can I just say..................Get yer arse down there now!
AND.......... my son Joe, completed a 37 mile ultra marathon in the Lakes (well, the mountains really) yesterday, raising lots of money for Zoe's Place in Liverpool. Thanks to all those who sponsored him too. He is currently recovering, slowly. Can I just say how chuffed I am and so very proud of him and this achievement. I don't have a photo to download yet though but hopefully next time - next blog, not marathon that is! This photo of Joe with his lovely wife Jo, was taken after the Liverpool Marathon (only 26 miles!!!) this summer. Jo, a big hug to you too for all your support, motivation and keeping him well nourished! xxxxx
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