The Pier master's House

The Pier master's house is situated on the Albert Dock next to the Tate gallery it houses a unique view into wartime [1939-45] Liverpool as each room is recreated as would have been during wartime.

The kitchen area note the early sewing machine , the clothes drying on a maiden , and the kitchen range, a cast iron fireplace that was used as a cooker in many homes , note also the flat iron on the range this was used when heated to press clothes before electric irons . And the kettle always ready to boil water for tea .

The scullery area note the dolly used with the adjacent tub as a washing machine [ by hand ],the teapot with it's cosy ready for visitors , the single stoneware sink , and the early gas stove.

The living room note the open fireplace and the wireless [ radio ] and blackout curtains.

The bedrooms note the children's wooden toys , and iron bedsteads . The Pier master's house is open most days and is well worth a visit back in time.

India Building arcade

The arcade inside the India Building now closed to the public as the building is to become offices for the Inland Revenue .

The arcade ceiling now lost to public view , and the arcade shops have had to be relocated only the Art Deco exterior can now be seen by the public .

Lamb bananas

Some years ago { about ten } the iconic Lamb banana statue was copied and distributed around Liverpool . After some time they were auctioned off to aid various charities . I photographed some of them at the time .

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is almost upon us beginning on 16 February . Liverpool China town hosts New Year celebrations with Dragon dancing through China town .

The Chinese Arch in Liverpool China town .

The "Lucky"man  working through the crowd distributing small gifts to children.

The Dragon dancing through the streets.

Happy Chinese New Year !

St George's Hall floor

The Minton tiled floor of St George's Hall Liverpool , usually covered but once every four or five years it is shown to the public . The photographs were taken by me during the last uncovering .