2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

Got out today cold but sunny, this is the mural by Ringo Stars childhood home
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Does the affect the house price I wonder
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Very poor terrace turned rather upmarket these days
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Sefton Park
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The Watering Can cafe, super chic and just around the corner from a well known lane.
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I ended up in sync with the magic bus
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Controversial for a while, they had to put a cover over the other one as people started spraying it when a possible connection with a Slave trader called James Penny.
Its been denied...but I'm not so sure.
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Disappointingly there arent any 60s go go dancers or winding roads
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I'm sure the memroy or even knowledge is fading with the youth.
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Allright Johnny
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Calderstones Park, holy over the top
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Yup, the originals were stolen in front of everyone, then found in a local scrap dealer, they are brought out for special occasions.
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John Lennons childhood home, bit posh actually for the these parts
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McCartneys, there were three migrants in security jackets guarding the place, I asked them jokingly if there were expecting a kick off, they just stared blankly.
Thats how bad my jokes are.
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The most incredible houses everywhere in various states of repair, the Beatles were surrounded by such tired decadence in their youth.
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It must have shaped a part of their collective attitudes to life.
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Nearby Lark Lane, super trendy South Liverpool, a really good buzz , especially at night.
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Its right in the middle of millionaires tired mansions and everyone descends on it all week.
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Weve decided to get the train down when the weather warms up and have a pub crawl on the bikes.
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There are hundreds of streets packed with these giant house, some immaculate, some near derelict, practically none are owned by a single family.
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Controversial for a while, they had to put a cover over the other one as people started spraying it when a possible connection with a Slave trader called James Penny.
Its been denied...but I'm not so sure.
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With my wife Anna a.k.a. Sheila Sheen, 9th of April 2005. The day of wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles :) I swear that's the truth!

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No smartphones yet :)


We were on a guided tour with a bus on that day. The guide was critical about the royal wedding :) I also bought a newspaper to learn more (and to check for the last name of the Royal Prince as I was not quite aware he was a Windsor) :D :D :D
 
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