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We walk up to Mathews Street, the location of the original cavern and along with 's Anfield, a place close to all Liverpudlian hearts.

The street behind me, will always be considered the home of the most successful band in history, by Liverpudlians, and the rest of the world alike.

There was a great vibe from the street, loads of music venues, trendy cafe's and stuff like that.

Next to one building, was this sign. It marks the entrance to the original cavern club (sadly no demolished, more info here).

Further along the street the "New" cavern club, is no museum, its a respected music venue and pub.

There was a band on that day. We decided to go in for a pint, but the music was so loud in such a confined space, that we didn't stay very long.

A brilliant experience, all the same.

I head along a row of contemporary buildings, in search of Liverpool's world museum.

When it was re-opened, it was named the world museum, as the artifacts inside, were from all over the world, and the City already has many Museums celebrating "Liverpool" themes.

One in the foyer, on the east wall, is this dual lift system, which enables anyone with any disability to see the attractions.

I took the lift straight to the top and decided to visit the floors in descending order using the stairs.

On the top floor, time and space is the theme.

On the top right of the picture, is the Black Knight, a rocket designed to launch weather satellites which was built in Liverpool.

On the left of the picture is a telescope.

Its always difficult to take pictures behind glass, and unfortunately, this one is a little blurred.

This is one of the worlds first calculator watches (you cant seem to get them now, but for a few years, having a calculator on a watch, was the height of style).

On a more "back to basics" theme, these pocket sundials were carried by English gentry before the advent of the wind-up time piece.

The animal section on the floor bellow, had this Lion chasing a Zebra.

I know a few people were commenting about looking at "stuffed" animals.

That's all fine, but Chester Zoo, is £15 to get in, and the Museum is free.

While we are busy urging youngsters to protect the environment, its a good idea to show them what that environment looks like (many of the people in the museum, didn't look like the had the money to visit Africa).

One of the most popular animals for photography, was this polar bear.

After leaving the museum, we popped into one of the local eateries. It really was awful. If you see a shop selling fish and chips for a fiver in the Albert Dock and it seems to good to be true, that's because it is.

One thing I was really looking forward too, was the duck marine. Its a former military amphibious vehicle, that gives a tour of Liverpool and the docks.

I found the bug section quite disturbing (which worried me a little, as I am off to the Borneo Jungle in a couple of weeks).

This attraction interested me. The ants basically climb out of their environment, climb along the rope, and collect things for the next and the like from out of this glass case.

There are several different types of Ants in the nest.

It was stated that Ants are the most industrious creatures in existence. I don't know if that's right, but they certainly impressed me.

Another thing I found impressive, were leaf cutter ants, which can lift 12 times their own body weight.

One floor bellow, were different sorts of tribes and peoples from around the world.

This is an inuit suit designed for an unmarried woman (couldn't personally imagine what the distinction would be).

On the left, are the floats used by the Inuit. Whales are hunted using canoes. Hand thrown harpoons are used, and are tethered to several floats like this.

Disturbingly, the float is actually made from the whole skin of a baby seal.

In the Amazon section were spears and other artifacts.

These enormous bowls were used for carrying locally made beer for festivals.

A section on freedom I found slightly controversial.

It was made by some asylum seekers who had made their home in the UK.

The needlework had taken more than 300 hours to complete.

An Iranian woman, described how she had traveled to the UK, as she wanted to plan her life the way she wanted to live it.

It also said that the world belonged to everyone, and shouldn't everybody be allowed live wherever they like.

I completely agree with the first statement, those are the principles I live by and the reason datre for this site.

I am not so sure of the feasibility of the 2nd, as surely everyone would move to the best place to live at that time and never change the places they actually live (for example, the struggle for women's rights in Iran has just lost one of its supporters).

That said, I felt proud that people had chosen to live in the UK, a country I am proud of and I do wish the Asylum seekers well.

As we walk towards "The most famous ferry in the world"

The Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool Life.

Well not really, they have been knocked down, and nobody remembered to take away the sign of the fence.

Actually, they are being re-constructed for the 2008 City of Culture celebration.

The Mersey Ferry, the most famous one in the world.

As I sat on the ferry, as it wiled its way up the Mersey, I couldnt help thinking about the last time I made that journey, nearly 20 years before.

At the time, I had never been on a ship before, and I was going to be away from home for over a month.

I also remember being very Seasick.

As we return to shore, I get this superb view of the famous Liver building, one of Liverpool's most famous symbols.

As it pulled in at the docks, Ferry across the Mersey, performed by Gerry and the Pacemakers, was playing through the ships speakers.

A day in Liverpool (2/2).