The Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral in Liverpool
Albery Dock, the earliest part of the Liverpool Docks system, which made Liverpool the world's greatest port for two centuries
The famous Ferry across the River Mersey
Liverpool is connected to the start of the Beatles' careers and is commemorated in guided tours
Penny Lane, the origin of one of the Beatles' famous songs
Giant cruise-liner at Liverpool
Liverpool and the Mersey from the top of the Anglican Cathedral. The view is west, to the sea.
Crosby Beach with its famous statues
Because it was a port, Liverpool was home to many Chinese. The Chinese community still flourishes in the city.
Manchester Centre
M56 near Manchester
View over historic Victorian Manchester
G-Mex Exhibition Centre makes use of a former railway station
River Irwell, Manchester
Bridgewater Canal, the first canal of the canal age. It was commissioned by the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester.
Reproduction of Stephenson's Rocket which, in 1826, was the first passenger railway to run in the world. It ran between Manchester and Liverpool.
Salford Quays, the former docklands at the end of the Manchester Ship Canal from the River Mersey. It has been refashioned into a business and housing area.
Salford Quays
Manchester City Hall
Silloth, Cumbria
Silloth, Cumbria
Solway Firth
Solway Firth
Where King Edward I died 6th July 1307 at Burgh by Sands