98 things that you can no longer do in liverpool

SO MUCH HAS CHANGED IN THE CITY THROUGH TIME 17:30, 20 May 2025 Through the decades, so much has changed in Liverpool - from how we shop, dress and socialise to what the city itself looks

like today. And despite some great additions to the city overtime, there are many things we could do in the past that can't be found today. From our much-loved nightclubs to popular

shops and factors of every day life now being confined to history, some are only remembered by certain generations. But for others, they serve as a fascinating window into our past. The ECHO

previously took a look back at things you could do in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80, 90s, 00s and more recently 2010s that you can't any more. We have since compiled a list of 98 things you

could do years ago in Liverpool that you can't now that are bound to stir some memories, the Liverpool ECHO previously reported. READ MORE: I've been coming here for over 20 years

but one thing hasn't changedREAD MORE: 'Little corner of Italy' tucked away in city centre basement that was 'packed every lunchtime' The majority of our list is

Liverpool specific, but we've also included a number of things you'll remember that aren't bound to the city. A number of them also span decades and will be recognised by

different generations. This list isn't intended to be comprehensive - there are so many things we could have included on our list. See how many you remember or recognise in our list

below. 98. TRAVEL ON LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD RAILWAY Article continues below Once a key part of Liverpool's transport system, Liverpool's Overhead Railway was built in 1893. A response

to congestion and increasing traffic on the roads around Liverpool's giant dock, it was the first elevated electric railway in the world. Providing cover to those walking underneath, it

was this feature which led to its nickname of the 'Docker's Umbrella'. The railway originally ran from Alexandra Dock to Herculaneum Dock, before its success meant it was

extended both to the north and the south, eventually taking it to Seaforth and Dingle. It closed in 1956 and, despite hopes that another operator could be found and the line could be

reopened, demolition of the track began in 1957. 97. SHOP AT WATSON PRICKARD For more than 100 years, the Watson Prickard department store stood in Liverpool’s city centre. Founded in 1893

by A W Cockeram, it occupied a huge building on North John Street. Many will remember buying their school uniforms from the store, while others will have purchased their Sunday best. Watson

Prickard was once described as offering a "wide range of classic and contemporary clothing for men who appreciate quality and are discerning about how they look," the ECHO

previously reported and is still remembered fondly in the city. 96. STAY AT THE WASHINGTON HOTEL The Washington Hotel was next to the famous Guinness clock, but the whole lot was swept away

by the creation of St John's shopping centre. The image above shows the area around Lime Street back in 1957, when many people visited. In 1964,it was reported that buildings facing

Lime Street, including Rylands Buildings and the Washington Hotel. and as far as Queens Arcade, were to be demolished. The demolition also included buildings on Houghton Street between

Elliot Street corner and the little crack linking Houghton Street with Market Street. 95. CATCH A TRAIN AT EXCHANGE STATION The beautiful facade that once led into Exchange Station still

survives – but the grand train sheds and structures behind have long disappeared. The first Exchange Station opened in 1850 but proved too small and was replaced in 1888, becoming one of the

North West’s grandest termini, the ECHO previously reported. In its time, there were services to Southport, Preston and Wigan, as well as direct trains to Yorkshire and Scotland. The

station was busy until the 1960s but the Beeching cuts hit it hard. Its days were numbered when the Merseyrail loop line plan was announced and it finally closed in 1977, to be replaced by

nearby Moorfields. 94. WATCH A FILM AT THE GAUMONT CINEMA Opened in 1937, the Gaumont was a 1,500-seat cinema that stood on the corner of Dinge Lane and Park Road. The art deco building was

built to replace the old Dingle Picturedome, and functioned as a cinema for nearly three decades. In the 1960s though, the building was turned into a Top Rank Bingo Club. It has stood empty

and unused for a number of years, but in 2019, the former Gaumont was put up for sale with Venmores Auctions, who have since confirmed its sale to an unknown bidder. 93. MAKE WELLIES AT

SPEKE'S DUNLOP FACTORY Rootes aircraft factory later became Dunlops - where generations of families in Speke once worked. When the Dunlop factory closed in 2000, it had been

manufacturing wellington boots and other shoes for 150 years. Many will remember working there or the presence of the factory back in the 1950s. The site is now home to dozens of

eco-friendly homes. 92. SWIM IN STANLEY PARK LIDO It's not commonly known - but in 1923, an open-air swimming pool was created and remained in use until the early '60s, when it was

closed and subsequently demolished. The Stanley Park lido was built in the corner of the boating lake and cost £6,515 to construct. According to heritage records, the pool was heated and

had a paddling pool attached. But some who remember it claim the pool was always freezing cold. 91. SPEND A NIGHT AT THE SINK/MAGNET The Magnet, founded in 1958, holds an illustrious and

iconic place in the city's heart. Originally, a street level bar named the Rumblin’ Tum, an eating house famed from the outside for its geometric wood panelling at the window, the

basement of the site was named the Sink Club. One of the city’s first Black music venues, many will remember entry was by way of a numbered sink plug on a short length of chain which proved

membership. The site is now home to Hot Water Comedy Club. 90. DANCE ON THE ROYAL IRIS The Royal Iris, was a fixture on the River Mersey for more than 40 years. Built for £256,000 at

Dumbarton on the Clyde in 1950, it came to Merseyside the following year and from there inspired Gerry Marsden's iconic anthem Ferry Cross the Mersey. Affectionately nicknamed "the

love boat" and "the fish and chip boat," the 50s also saw the 'Rock n Roll' days aboard the Royal Iris where guests could dance. The Royal Iris was taken out of

service in January 1991 because of rising repair costs and was later sold to a consortium who wanted to turn her into a nightclub in Cardiff, before being towed to her current resting place

in Woolwich, just east of the Thames Barrier. 89. GO TO THE OLD ST JOHN'S MARKET The original St John's Market was opened in 1822 and soon became a landmark for visitors to the

city. The vast building was located between Great Charlotte Street and Market Street and designed by John Foster junior. Many will remember the various businesses there in the 50s and how

the site was divided into five huge shopping avenues. Sadly, it joined the list of lost Liverpool architecture when it was bulldozed during the 1960s to make way for the new St Johns

Shopping Centre. 88. GET THE FERRY FROM LIVERPOOL TO NEW BRIGHTON The first wooden ferry pier at New Brighton opened in 1834 - but was too short to be used by the ferries at low tide - and

was later replaced by a new 600 foot iron structure designed by Eugenius Birch, which opened in September 1867. Through the 50s, many got the ferry from the city to New Brighton for fun

family days out. The pier closed in 1965 and was later leased to a subsidiary of Fortes who re-opened it in June 1968, but despite an estimated £200,000 being spent on improvements, the pier

was closed for good in November 1972. Years later, the ECHO reported how the "death knell" for the pier was signalled when the ferry service from Liverpool to New Brighton was

scrapped - the pier later became unsafe and permission for demolition was granted by the Environment Secretary in 1977. 87. GET A TRAM IN THE CITY For much of the first half of the 20th

century, Liverpool was connected by trams. Liverpool Corporation Tramways operated the city's extensive electric tram network from 1898 to its closure in 1957. However, the popularity

of trams declined after WWII and the system was scrapped, as the region moved towards the idea of an integrated commuter rail system. By 1957 - the year of closure - the tram system was

reduced to just two routes, which were said to be run-down, the ECHO previously reported. 86. GROW UP IN ST ANDREW'S GARDENS More commonly known as the Bullring, St Andrew's

Gardens was built in the mid 1930s to house council tenants on Copperas Hill and saw generations grow up there, including in the 1950. The multi-storey accommodation was designed by

architect John Hughes. Built under the direction of Liverpool city architect and director of housing, Sir Lancelot Keay, by the 1980s this kind of housing had fallen out of favour - and

whilst other tenements across the city were gradually torn down or replaced by modern developments, St Andrew's Gardens was repurposed for something else. Today, the last surviving

bullring in Liverpool is home to hundreds of students from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and in recent years featured in BBC drama The Responder with

Martin Freeman. 85. SEE TRADITIONAL 'COW KEEPERS' ON THE STREETS In the 1800s, generations of farmers from the Pennine Dales sought a new life in areas that now encompass Liverpool

as we know it today. They became Liverpool Cowkeepers, keeping cows in their backyards and selling milk to a rapidly expanding city population, serving customers for over a century. Many

families stopped keeping cows in the 1950s, but carried on delivering milk with horses or evolved to run independent dairy businesses. Local historian and author Dave Joy previously told the

ECHO how he believes the last Cowkeeper was Joe Capstick from Tuebrook, who moved his cows out of the city in 1975. 84. WALK PAST THE THEATRE ROYAL The Theatre Royal first opened in 1772

and was rebuilt 30 years later with a curved facade. Among those who appeared there were Charles Dickens, pioneering clown Joseph Grimaldi and Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. Its distinctive

façade inspired the curved 1960s extension to the Playhouse theatre next door, but it was flattened in 1971. Today, the block housing Matalan and the Liverpool FC store stands on the site.

83. DANCE AT THE MARDI GRAS Originally a church, The Mardi Gras opened on September 28, 1957. Inside, the walls were decorated with Beat City murals by Liverpool artist Bob Percival and at

one point, the Mount Pleasant club was used for location shots in a Rank feature film in 1964. The Beatles, the Big Three, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Cilla Black are also said to have gone

there, as well as some of the biggest acts in jazz, beat, soul and rock music. The building was demolished in the 1970s and all that lives on for the legendary club is rare photos and fond

memories from those who went there. 82. WORK AT THE MECCANO FACTORY Frank Hornby, born in 1863, invented Meccano and Dinky Toys, as well as founding the model railway company which still

bears his name. The Meccano company headquarters was based in Binns Road, Liverpool, for more than 60 years. In its heyday, Meccano also had factories in Speke and Aintree as well as

manufacturing bases in Argentina, France, Germany, the USA and Spain. But a decline in profits led to a takeover by Lines Brothers in 1964 and the Airfix Group in the 1970s and the Binns

Road factory finally closed in 1979. 81. PLAY IN CARYL GARDENS Caryl Gardens in Dingle was built in 1936 and had its first tenants move in the same year. Through the years, the estate was

also known for its own chapel of rest, sports clubs and later a community centre and communal laundry facilities, with the Caryl Gardens boxing club being particularly renowned for producing

excellent boxers. Caryl Gardens did however divide opinions, with a petition from residents in the 70s demanding its demolition. But by 1984 Liverpool Council released details of a £300m

five-year plan to tackle decay and dereliction in the city and was decided that Caryl Gardens would be demolished and new housing built on the site. 80. GET A HAIRCUT AT HORNE BROTHERS

Located on the corner of Lord Street and Paradise Street from the 1950s, Horne Brothers sold must-have clothing and accessories for men and boys. Popular with shoppers across the city, many

will remember the different window displays, collecting their school uniform, purchasing shirts for nights out and even having a haircut in the barbershop downstairs. If you visited the

store, it's also likely that you had a haircut in the barbers salon in the store, with advertisements of the time claiming it offered "the best haircuts in the city" and in

the early 1960s, the barbers gained global attention when the Beatles came in for a haircut. By 1985, the brand opened a new shop on Bold Street and McDonald's opened a branch in the

premises that same year. 79. STAY AT THE STORK HOTEL Once one of Liverpool's oldest hotels, The Stork Hotel faced out onto both Queen Square and Williamson Square. Originally a mansion

belonging to John Roe, who gave his name to Roe Street, it was a popular destination for tourists in the city. The Stork later became a popular watering hole with actors from the Royal Court

theatre and later, the Liverpool Playhouse and it was also in the centre of Liverpool’s first "gay district" which had sprung up around Queen Square by the early 1960s. But by the

end of 1976, the Stork Hotel had been demolished to make way for a new bus terminus. 78. ENJOY A COFFEE AT COOPERS It's now been over 50 years since Coopers on Church Street closed its

doors for good. A familiar fixture in the city centre for decades, Cooper & Co was first founded in 1871 and became one of Scotland’s leading grocery shop chains. Many customers will

remember the distinct smell of Coopers wafting through the air and by the 60s, it was once home to a bakery and café too, selling coffee such as Blue Mountain, Gold Medal and Breakfast.

Coopers was eventually swallowed up by the Fine-Fare chain and in recent years, the site on the corner of Church Street and Paradise Street has been home to a Select clothing store and now a

Natwest branch. 77. READ A BOOK FROM PHILIP SON AND NEPHEW A favourite for many - a trip to town wasn't complete without visiting Philip Son & Nephew in the city centre. The first

shop was first opened by Mr George Philip, originally from Aberdeenshire, in Paradise Street in 1834 and from there the business went on to become one of the best known booksellers in the

North. But during the Second World War, in December 1940, the Church Street bookshop was razed to the ground by bombs and a few months later the business moved to 7 Whitechapel - and it is

from here that many will remember the business operating. But by 1983, customers heard that the final chapter in the history of the famous Liverpool bookshop was upon them and on the former

site, The Welkin in Whitechapel opened 2002. 76. SPEND AN EVENING IN THE SHAKESPEARE CLUB The former Shakespeare Theatre, whose name had been synonymous with variety since it opened in 1888,

had played host to stars including Sarah Bernhardt, Lily Langtree and film actress Greer Garson among others. After spells as the Pigalle Theatre Club and the New Shakespeare, in the early

1960s it became the Shakespeare Club, known for cabaret and later a casino club inside. Affectionately nicknamed 'the Shakey,' anyone who went there in the late 1960s and early

1970s will remember the olive green, cream and gold theatre with oak panelling and four-tiered balconies – the top one was never used. But after two fires, the club as we knew it closed in

the 1970s. 75. CATCH A FILM AT THE MAJESTIC CINEMA On the corner of Daulby Street and Prescott Street, a cinema delighted viewers since 1914. The last one, the Majestic, opened in 1937 and

was closed in 1970 with a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds and Howard Keel in The Day of the Triffids. Due to its sturdy construction, demolition of the building proved to be a

difficult task. The site is now part of the grounds of the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the ECHO previously reported. 74. SEE PERFORMANCES AT THE ORIGINAL CAVERN CLUB When the

original Cavern Club opened on Mathew Street in 1957, it was inspired by the jazz district in Paris where there were a number of clubs In the 1960s, teenagers headed to The Cavern as they

embraced Rock'n'Roll and the live bands that were at heart of the flourishing Merseybeat scene. The legendary venue would eventually close its doors in 1973 after the warehouse, of

which the basement housed the Cavern Club, was subject to a compulsory purchase order and by 1983, 15,000 bricks from the original Cavern site were used as part of the authentic

reconstruction of the old club at the new site, and the new Cavern Club, as we know it today, was reopened in 1984. 73. BUY A RECORD FROM NEMS In 1950, at the age of 16, Epstein worked at

the family’s Walton Road store and the ECHO previously reported how at 18, Epstein was conscripted to the army, but was discharged after ten months for being emotionally and mentally unfit.

He returned to work for his parents until 1955, when at the age of 21, he was made a director of NEMS. It was from there that he expanded the shop from selling pianos and wireless radios to

gramophone records and it soon became one of the biggest music outlets in the north of England. NEMS at 12-14 Whitechapel played a key role in the early days of The Beatles - where they

signed their first management contract with Brian in his offices above the shop in 1962 - and the stores were "still going strong" until the 1990s. 72. SEE THESE LANDMARKS ADDED TO

THE LIVERPOOL SKYLINE Back in the 1960s, St Johns Beacon and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral were constructed. And many will remember the early days of the landmarks and what the skyline

in the city looked like without them. Completed in 1969, St Johns Beacon took five years and boasts striking views of the city from dizzying heights of 138 metres. And the cathedral opened

in 1967 after five years of construction 71. HAVE A PINT AT THE NOOK The Nook pub on the corner of Griffiths Street and Nelson Street in Liverpool's Chinatown became famous world-wide

when its name was spread by travelling businessmen and seaman in foreign ports during the city's maritime heyday. It later became a meeting place for seafarers and a hub for the local

Chinese community. From 1945 to 1974, The Nook was run by an Irish landlady called Eileen Jones – one of the city's most respected and well known licensees. After having its license

suspended in 2009 when counterfeit cigarettes and vodka were found on the premises, the once globally renowned and most cosmopolitan of Liverpool's pubs closed its doors and in 2014,

there were plans to convert the now derelict and boarded up building into a living museum in Nelson Street, but the plans have not yet come to fruition. 70. EXPLORE CITY PETS For generations

who grew up in Liverpool, City Pets was a weird and wonderful place to visit. Later located in Roe Street in the city centre, it was once one of the oldest pet shops in the country and used

to be a popular dumping ground for exotic animals from foreign shores. Over the years, the type of animals stocked changed, with the likes of baboons, parrots and puppies that were once

sold from stalls outside the shop front being replaced by tropical fish, hamsters, rabbits and more. The pet shop also grew out of its previous premises and relocated to St John's

Precinct in the 1960s, but, after 129 years in business, City Pets closed its doors for the final time in 2001. 69. WALK ON THIS MULTI-LEVEL STREET A surviving photograph shows the now

demolished multi-level streets of Liverpool and the people who lived there from nearly a century ago. The photograph, dated May 5, 1927, shows the Netherfield Road entrance to Everton

Terrace, which was demolished in the 1960s. Everton Terrace survived until the slum clearances of the 1960s, when it was demolished and the land eventually made way for Everton Park which

was built in the 1980s. Since its demolition, those old enough remember Everton Terrace fondly, even comparing its interconnecting multi-level streets and staircases to the drawings of

Escher, the great Dutch illustrator famous for his impossibly complex optical illusions, the ECHO previously reported. 68. BUY FOOTBALL BOOTS AT JACK SHARP Jack Sharp is a name still

recognisable to Liverpudlians, not only because of his performances as an outside-right at Everton FC, but through his eponymous sports shop in Whitechapel which opened in 1903. Many will

remember visiting the shop in the 1970s, to see what the latest sport trends were or to pick up essentials for your school P.E. kit. Jack Sharp died in January 1938 at his Wavertree home -

but his name continued to live on though his shop, which remained in the family, as well as his legacy with Everton. Once arguably the best sports store in Liverpool city centre for a number

of decades, by the 1980s, it was bought by JJB. 67. SEE LOCAL COCKLEMEN IN PUBS It may feel like a completely unheard of concept for younger generations, but many will remember the local

Cockle Man doing the rounds at our Liverpool pubs decades ago. In the 1970s, it wasn't unusual to see your local Cockle Man call into the pub wearing his white jacket, carrying a basket

of seafood for punters to buy and enjoy with their pints. Sometimes doused in vinegar, customers could also enjoy shrimps, whelks, kippers and more, often bringing them home in grease proof

bags for the family to try. Today, the job isn't as common and very much considered a thing of the past. 66. ENJOY A TREAT FROM COUSINS CONFECTIONERS Decades ago, Cousins Confectioners

was a familiar fixture across the region, selling everything from delicious cakes and Danish pastries to Devon Whip, sandwiches and more. Many will remember the large Cousins corner sign in

Lord Street - the Radio Rentals building - that was a major feature in Liverpool city centre until the takeover by Liverpool One, as well as the company's many shops and factory on

Woodend Avenue in Speke. By the mid-1970s, the company was a household name, with more than 100 shops and coffee bars all over Merseyside. At its height, Cousins Confectioners employed

nearly 3,000 people and in 1980, it was reported that the business had 400,000 customers in their shops each week. 65. VISIT THE ORIGINAL ERIC'S Renowned as the beating heart of

Liverpool's punk scene, Eric's club opened in 1976 on Victoria Street before finding its permanent home on Mathew Street shortly after. Beneath the iconic 'Eric's'

sign, visitors would step through the doors to the underground den where alternative music and fashions weren't only welcomed, but celebrated. In its time, it played host to U2, Elvis

Costello, The Buzzcocks, The Clash, Joy Division, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, The Stranglers, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Talking Heads. Merseyside bands like Dead or Alive, Echo &

the Bunnymen and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark also helped launch their budding careers with gigs at Eric's, which was open for four years. 64. SHOP USING GREEN SHIELD STAMPS Many

in Merseyside will remember the British sales promotion scheme Green Shield Stamps that rewarded shoppers with stamps that could be redeemed, and used to buy gifts from a catalogue or from

any affiliated retailer or gift centre. In the 70s, many will remember being excited about collecting the stamps and sticking them into your book, to later be exchanged for a range of

household goods such as toasters, garden furniture and toys. By 1977, Tesco’s boss, Ian – now Lord – MacLaurin, made a decision to scrap the Green Shield Stamps scheme and Tompkins was free

to convert the entire Green Shield Stamps business to Argos and cash purchases. Argos was acquired in 1979 by the sprawling conglomerate BAT Industries, now just British American Tobacco.

Soon afterwards, they stopped issuing stamps entirely. 63. STAY AT THE FORMER HOLIDAY INN Located on Paradise Street, construction began on the Holiday Inn back in November 1970 and the

hotel officially opened three years later. At one point, the massive Holiday Inn site, which cost £1,500,000, boasted nine storeys, 300 bedrooms, a heated swimming pool, sauna, cocktail

lounge, conference rooms, offices and more. But by 1986, the Queens Moat House group took over Paradise Street's Holiday Inn site and from there it became known to many as the Moat

House. The noughties saw the end of an era for the well-known hotel as in December 2004, it closed its doors to guests for the last time and by May 2005, demolition began. 62. TUNE IN TO

WATCH THE LIVER BIRDS The Liver Birds ran sporadically from 1969 until 1979 and gave British viewers an inside look at Liverpool life arguably for the first time, an alternative to the

popular perception projected by the celebrity of The Beatles. Conceived by Carla Lane OBE and Myra Taylor, it followed so-called "dolly birds" sharing a flat on Liverpool's

bustling Huskisson Street. Throughout the eight series, plus special and Christmas episodes, The Liver Birds went through several line-up changes with main characters switching from season

to season. We could watch it as it aired for the first time through the 1970s and many will remember a resurrected version of the show returned for a single season in 1996. 61. SEE CHURCH

STREET BEFORE IT WAS PEDESTRIANISED Situated in the heart of the city centre, Church Street is now home to the likes of Primark, M&S and River Island. But it didn't always look as

we know it today. Pedestrianisation of the popular street began in March 1974 and before then seeing cars and buses amongst the hustle and bustle of shoppers was part of day to day life.

Now, generations know the street as it looks today, but in the 1970s, the area looked a lot different, as seen in the above image. 60. SHOP AT GIMBLES DEPARTMENT STORE Launched on Great

Charlotte Street in 1976, Gimbles was part of an American department store chain, Gimbels, which had its massive flagship store on the prestigious Sixth Avenue and 34th Street in Manhattan,

New York. Despite having been closed for a number of years, the New York store served as the set where the much loved 2003 Christmas movie, Elf, was filmed. In 1977, the store was threatened

with closure after its owners were put in the hands of receivers, the ECHO previously reported. The company was wound up in 1979 with its owners admitting that their attempt to establish

their brand in Liverpool was a gamble that didn't pay off. 59. CATCH A FILM AT THE FUTURIST CINEMA Opened as Lime Street Picture House in 1912, the Futurist Cinema operated until

closing in 1982. Many will have fond memories of visiting here in the 1970s to see a number of films, or it being part of every day life whilst walking by it in the city. Unable to find a

new owner it was left to gradually decline. The long-disused Futurist and Scala cinemas were demolished in 2016 as part of a controversial redevelopment of Lime Street. and a Lidl store now

covers part of the Ion's Lime Street development in Liverpool city centre. 58. SHOP AT RAPID HARDWARE Founded in 1971, Rapid Hardware gradually expanded across the length of Renshaw

Street, becoming one of the city’s retail landmarks. The iconic family run department store soon became famous for its DIY, garden and home improvement products, but after moving into the

former George Henry Lee building in 2009, Rapid was hit hard by the recession. It fell into administration in February 2013 and the company reopened three months later in the same building

under a different name, Rapid Discount Outlet, with many of its former staff and expanded its product range in the new discount store. But the company made losses in all three years of

trading and closed in 2017 - but today, Hardware Coffee & Kitchen now occupies part of the site, offering a modern twist on the building's history. 57. SPOT A RAG-AND-BONE MAN

Younger generations may not have heard of them - but 'rag-and-bone men' were once a well-known sight on the streets of Merseyside and beyond. For those who don't know,

rag-and-bone men were known for collecting unwanted household items to sell on themselves, whilst travelling on a horse and cart. Hearing their calls, Merseyside residents would bring out

their second-hand items and the rag-and-bone man would let them know if he wanted to take it or not. By the late 1970s, it became less common to hear or see a local rag-and-bone man and

whilst we do still see people in transit vans taking unwanted goods, many still have memories of the days the rag-and-bone man slowly travelled down our streets. 56. GO TO YOUR LOCAL RADIO

RENTALS Many still remember Radio Rentals leading the way to offer domestic equipment rentals to thousands of households. It had sales and service locations across the UK, with the blue and

white Radio Rentals logo being a common sight on many high streets - including Merseyside. For older generations, it may have been their first glimpse of a colour TV and for others in later

years, it was part of everyday life to stop outside Radio Rentals to catch a breaking news story or the latest football score. In 1997, Thorn announced it is closing 90 Radio Rentals stores

nationwide in a drive to cut costs and soon Radio Rentals began to disappear from our high streets as rentals fell from fashion. 55. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT COCONUT GROVE If you loved a

night out in the 80s, there's a good chance you spent at least one memorable night at the Coconut Grove. Otherwise known as 'The Cokey', many will remember its tropical theme,

from Pina coladas, to Hawaiian garlands and plastic palm trees. It first opened its doors in 1982 on the corner of Green Lane and West Derby Road in Tuebrook. The site later became The

Venue in the early 90s. 54. SHOP AT BLACKLERS Opened in 1908, Blacklers was one of the biggest department stores in the country and employed almost 1,000 staff - including a young George

Harrison. It was much-loved by city residents and became famous for its Winter Wonderland Christmas grotto, the huge Father Christmas - which is now being restored by the Museum of Liverpool

- and its famous rocking horse ‘Blackie.’ But by 1988, Blacklers closed its doors for good. The site later became a branch of pub-chain Wetherspoons named The Richard John Blackler as a nod

to its origins. 53. ATTEND LARKS IN THE PARK Liverpool festival Larks In The Park ran from 1980 to 1985. Its unique layout saw the stage built upon an extended version of the park bandstand

with a moat between it and the audience. Remembered for championing many local bands, the festival also showcased the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen, The La's and Frankie Goes To

Hollywood. Other UK acts that went on to experience massive success that also played the festival include Big Country and The Stone Roses. 52. WALK ACROSS THE ROE STREET WALKWAY Liverpool

city centre once had a network of 'walkways in the sky' which connected the city as part of a bold plan for how our public spaces should look. Roe Street, Old Hall Street and James

Street each had their own 'sky bridges' which allowed pedestrians to get around without using the pavements. The isolated walkways were unpopular and the scheme was soon

abandoned, with the bridges getting pulled down and the walkways closed off or forgotten. In the early 1990s the ECHO campaigned for the demolition of the Roe Street walkway, which spoiled

the view of St George’s Hall, with its fate making the front page in August 1992 under the headline "It’s Gone." 51. DINE AT THE REVOLVING TOWER RESTAURANT Before Radio City took

over the top of St Johns Beacon in 2000, it was once home to the revolving Tower Restaurant situated nearly 400ft up in the air. Construction of the Liverpool skyline landmark tower began in

1965 and took five years to complete. The Tower Restaurant opened at the top of St Johns Beacon in 1971 and ran for over 10-years. It reopened in 1980 however this was with a reduced

capacity. 50. SETTLE DOWN TO WATCH BREAD ON TV It's been over 30 years since the cast of Carla Lane's Bread gave viewers a slice of Liverpool life. Set in Liverpoo l in the mid

'80s, the series focuses on the devoutly-Catholic Boswell family and first aired on May 1, 1986. The street featured in the show was Elswick Street in Dingle. and ran over eight series

until 1991. During its time on our screens, the cast could be seen filming in the city. 49. SMOKE INDOORS For many of the next generations, it's hard to believe that smoking indoors in

your local pub or a fancy restaurant was the norm. But throughout the 1980s and 1990s it was, until the smoking ban was introduced in the UK in 2007. 48. SKATE AT SILVER BLADES When The

Silver Blades Ice Rink opened its doors in 1935. it was the place to be in Liverpool. Originally called the Palace Ice Rink the site was used for roller skating but re-opened some years

later, changing its name to Silver Blades in the 60s. Despite its popularity with locals, Silver Blades was closed down on July 4, 1986 as it was deemed financially unviable. But it is still

remembered fondly by Liverpudlians. 47. WATCH A FILM AT THE FORUM Lime Street was once home to three ABC cinemas - The Forum, The Futurist and, just before you arrived at Renshaw Street,

The Scala. The Forum itself first opened in 1931. t was renamed the ABC in 1971 and is still widely known by that name, despite the company changing hands in 1986, with the cinema becoming

The Cannon. The cinema closed its doors in January 1998 with a final showing of the film Casablanca. 46. EAT AT THE BERNI INN The Berni Inn restaurant and steakhouse at the Pier Head was a

popular choice for many diners, with another Berni Inn also being located in Exchange Flags. In the early 80s, it served some classics with prawn cocktail, scampi and chips and Black Forest

gateau all on the menu. In its life, the site has also been River Rooms, Shanghai Palace and is now home to Matou. 45. HAVE AN UNDOCUMENTED NIGHT OUT The 1980s was a time before mobile

phones and social media. Back then, you could live your best life without the worry of being captured on camera and feeling the need to post online the next day. 44. HEAD TO CAGNEYS Cagneys,

off London Road, was the place to be seen for New Romantics. The club was run by managers Phil McDonagh, Dave Sumner and John Sumner and was a popular place for clubgoers during the 80s.

Steve Proctor ran nights there, featuring bands including The Human League and Duran Duran. Above you can see a photo of what inside was like. 43. VISIT C&A Department store chain

C&A closed its UK stores in 2000 and 2001 though they are still a familiar fixture on the continent. In Liverpool it had a store in Church Street, in what later became the Next store and

now Decathlon. 42. HAVE A DRINK AT KIRKLANDS When Kirklands opened on Hardman Street in 1975, it heralded a new era for Liverpool's night scene, quickly establishing itself as the

place to be for a night out in the city. The bar continued to run in the 1990s, but closed its doors for good in 1999. This brought an end of an era for Liverpool's clubland that still

retains fond memories for many. It was re-opened in March 2004 as The Fly in the Loaf. 41. ENJOY A MEAL AT CAESAR'S PALACE Caesar's Palace was a popular Italian restaurant located

on Renshaw Street. Offering a variety of dishes including pasta, pizza and burgers, most main courses cost less than £10 and many deemed the restaurant as a "special occasion

place," only visiting for birthdays, anniversaries and work parties. The exterior made it literally look like a palace, with its neon blue lights and it also had large fish tanks.

Despite its success in the 1990s, Caesar's Palace sadly lost popularity and by 2008 it was no more. 40. HAVE A PINT AT THE LEGS OF MAN The Legs of Man was a popular pub in Liverpool for

years. It was located on the corner of Lime Street and London Road, next to the Empire Theatre. In its heyday, it was a regular haunt of Empire actors, theatregoers and lawyers working at

Liverpool’s main courts at St George’s Hall. Despite fierce opposition the pub was demolished in 1999 to make way for an extension to the Empire. 39. VISIT OWEN OWEN Owen Owen was founded by

Welsh-born Owen Owen in 1868. Becoming an institution in Liverpool, the business later grew into a national chain. In 1924, Liverpool's Owen Owen chain moved from Audley House to

Clayton Square into an impressive building on Parker Street that was originally designed as a luxury hotel. Known for selling everything from furniture to clothes and crockery, the

department store shut its doors in 1993 and later became a Tesco Metro and is now a Flannels store. 38. RENT A VIDEO FROM BLOCKBUSTER Before streaming services like Disney+ and DVDs - there

was Blockbuster. In the 90s, video was king and many Merseyside families would head to their local branch to pick the perfect film for a night in. The region had several Blockbuster

branches. But by the end of 2013 all UK stores were closed. 37. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT GARLANDS Opening in 1993, Garlands quickly achieved legendary status in the city. Located on Eberle

Street, the club was known for taking risks with extreme entertainment and being the backbone of the city’s LGBT+ nightlife. The first after-hours gay club in Liverpool, it welcomed an army

of visitors from Merseyside and beyond for over two decades. Known for its infamous catchphrase - "Garlands made me do it." - it closed its doors for good in 2019. 36. GET THE BUS

FROM THE OLD PARADISE STREET STATION It's been years since we've been able to get a bus from the old Paradise Street station. In 1999, the biggest redevelopment in Liverpool city

centre's recent history was signed off as the council approved a complete overhaul of the Paradise Street area - for what would come to be known as Liverpool ONE. Construction began in

2004 and part of the project saw the demolition of the concrete bus station and car park, past the old Moat House hotel near to where Argos used to be. It was all change on one weekend in

November 2005, as the last bus left the old station - which was knocked down a couple of months later - and the new site outside Merseyside Police HQ opened for business. 35. EAT AT DEEP PAN

PIZZA Once one of the largest pizza restaurant groups, in the 90s, Deep Pan Pizza had chains all over the UK. Known for its bold and bright red and yellow logos and décor, inside groups

would be shown to an American-style booths and could also watch "the latest music videos" on TV screens. In Liverpool itself, many will remember chains at Edge Lane and on

Stonedale Retail and Leisure Park off East Lancashire Road. In April 2005, the ECHO reported how Frankie & Benny's was opening its first Liverpool outlet on Edge Lane Retail Park on

May 9, creating about 45 new jobs in the former Deep Pan Pizza site. 34. WATCH A FILM AT THE OLD ODEON CINEMA Located on London Road, the former Odeon cinema was built on the site of a

former boxing ring and was originally a Paramount picturehouse before being taken over by Odeon in the 1940s. In the 1990s, many Liverpudlians saw the likes of Jurassic Park, Titanic, Home

Alone, Pulp Fiction and more at the site. Many will remember tucking into popcorn there or visiting for a first date or friend's birthday celebration. It grew to eventually have 10

movie screens but was closed when the new Odeon opened in Liverpool ONE in 2008. 33. PARTY AT CREAM (NATION) Last year marked 30 years since a small underground club night in Liverpool first

burst onto the scene. Later becoming a global superpower, Liverpool's super club Cream was at the cutting edge of dance and electronic music in the 1990s and through to the early

2000s. Based in Wolstenholme Square, superstar DJs travelled from around the world to play sold-out sets. Sadly, the iconic club closed its doors in 2007, and the venue was demolished in

2016 as part of the regeneration of Wolstenholme Square. But Cream events still take place today. 32. SHOP AT KWIK SAVE Kwik Save, with its familiar logo of white block italics against a red

background, grew to become a common sight in Britain after the first store opened in Rhyl in 1959. The business adopted the model of successful continental supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl,

buying a limited range of goods on favourable payment terms. The chain continued to expand, and by the mid-1990s, they had more than 800 stores spanning the country with Liverpool's

most prominent Kwik Save store on Hanover Street in Liverpool city centre. The stores were primarily aimed at the lower end of the market and vanished from our high streets in the 00s. 31.

HAVE A DAY OUT AT PLEASURE ISLAND The opening of Pleasure Island, a sprawling amusement complex situated on the site of The Festival Gardens, provided entertainment for different

generations. It couldn't be sunny without parents being begged for a trip there. The park was loved by a generation of Scousers for attractions which included The Works, billed as

"the world’s biggest indoor adventure play structure", and the Quasar Labyrinth for laser shooting games. But much to the disappointment of many people, Pleasure Island closed its

doors for the final time in 1997. 30. GET PICK N MIX AT WOOLWORTHS The first Woolworths to open in the UK was actually established on Church Street, the heart of Liverpool's shopping

district. Woolies was the epicentre of our high street visits, the best place to buy your Christmas presents - and pick and mix sweets. The 'pick n mix' was legendary and the store

had so much variety it was hard to choose - so we just got everything. Sadly the Woolworths dream died in 2009 when the company entered administration in the UK but many still remember the

store. 29. GO TO THE ORIGINAL DISNEY STORE AT CLAYTON SQUARE Back in 1989, Clayton Square first opened and with it brought a host of new stores to the city. In the coming years, we saw huge

brands such as Tammy Girl, Virgin Megastore and Oasis open - as well as Disney. In the 1990s, Liverpool was one of the earliest UK Disney stores to open and products linked to the likes of

Toy Story or 101 Dalmatians were proving to be a hit. The store later relocated to Liverpool ONE when the shopping centre opened in 2008. And in October 2021, it was announced that Liverpool

ONE's Disney Store was closing its doors after more than a decade at the shopping centre. 28. GO TO THE CHRISTMAS GROTTO INSIDE LEWIS' Liverpool retail entrepreneur David Lewis,

founder of the famous Lewis’s store, opened the world’s first Christmas grotto in his Bon Marche store on Church Street in 1879. When the grotto first opened in Lewis's, it was known as

'Christmas Fairyland' and packed with festive decorations. Decades on, the famous cavern-like venue officially became the world's oldest Santa's grotto, according to

Guinness World Records. It was decided that the huge grotto would continue following the closure of Lewis's in 2010 - meaning we've not enjoyed the grotto at the Lewis' site

specifically since then - but it has relocated over the years to Rapid Hardware and then St John's Market. 27. SIT ON THE BROWN MERSEYRAIL SEATS It's been over a decade since

Merseyrail stations were refurbished to shake off their 'dated' but distinctive look. Commuters will remember what it was like to be at the stations before they lost all their

1970s trappings. This includes brown wall cladding and black rubber floor tiles to its harsh fluorescent lighting, they were all part of our day-to-day journeys. Around 2015, the Merseyrail

stations transformed with a new look. 26. SHOP AT QUIGGINS If you were an alternative kid growing up in Liverpool in the 90s and 00s then Quiggins will need no introduction. Its location on

the corner of School Lane in the city centre was the meeting point for punks, goths, skaters, metalheads, ravers and anyone in between. Filled with small independent businesses, Quiggins was

much more than just a shopping destination. But sadly the shopping market closed its doors in 2006. 25. GET TICKETS TO A GIG AT THE L2 In 2000, The Lomax in Cumberland Street closed its

doors and moved into a new setting within sister venue the L2 nightclub in Hotham Street. L2, itself, existed between 1998 and 2002 and over the years hosted Top of the Pops, as well as

performances from the likes of Paul Weller and many local musicians. The building later became home to Carling Academy. Now, music lovers will know the venue as the O2 Academy Liverpool. 24.

HEAD TO BABY BLUE ON ALBERT DOCK In 1998, Blue Bar & Grill first opened and its success later gave way to Baby Blue, a members club situated in the basement of the restaurant. Occupying

a large part of the Edward Pavilion at the Albert Dock, the affectionately known ‘Blue’ was a staple for famous faces. Baby Blue attracted big names, from local stars to international

legends and while a schedule of high profile DJs were regularly found behind the decks at the nightclub, it was perhaps best renowned for its comedy nights. By the late 2000s, Baby Blue made

the full time switch to becoming a comedy venue under its new guise of Liverpool Comedy Central. 23. QUEUE OUTSIDE THE VIRGIN MEGASTORE If you grew up in 90s or 00s Liverpool, it's

likely you headed to the Virgin Megastore to buy your first CD, browse at the weekend with your friends or queue up to meet your favourite boyband. As a kid, you could spend ages scanning

through the charts and seeing what your pocket money would get you, or you could spend all day waiting in line with parents or friends in the hopes of getting a signed CD from a popstar.

Liverpool had a store in Clayton Square and it's also been 15 years since a visit from Quentin Tarantino saw fans queue for 12 hours. But by the late noughties, the Virgin Megastore

chain went into administration before becoming Zavvi and closing all together. 22. HAVE A MACCIES AT ANFIELD STADIUM Opened in November 1995 as part of Liverpool Football Club's new Kop

Grandstand complex, Anfield stadium's own McDonald's was believed to be Europe's first football ground burger bar. During matchdays, spectators could buy McDonald's

meals across counters inside the stadium, with the restaurant being open outside to the general public on other days. Liverpool fans throughout the years will no doubt remember enjoying Big

Macs, Happy Meals and even special 'Kop meals' that were on offer at the venue, which was opened by players Steve McManaman and Jason McAteer. At one time a key part of a

Red's matchday ritual, the McDonald's restaurant closed in 2003 due to insufficient profits. 21. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT KRAZYHOUSE In the early 1990s, The Krazyhouse on Wood

Street burst onto the city-centre scene and became famous for its indie, rock and alternative scene. Also synonymous with Liverpool students, it was affectionately known as the K! to loyal

clubbers. In 2018, the closure of the nightclub was lamented by many as the end of an era. That same year, the venue reopened as Electrik - but the spirit of Krazyhouse lives on. 20. ENJOY A

FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL AT DAMON'S Located at the Old Airport, Speke, Damon's first opened back in 1992 and was known for its American-themed menu. Serving ribs, burgers, seafood

dishes and more, it was a popular place for Liverpool families to book a table to celebrate an occasion, with guests often spotting other customers with the likes of birthday banners or

balloons when they walked in. Going back a few years, it wasn't unusual to show up with a passport on the big day as proof to have the price of the birthday meal struck off the bill.

But by 2017, the venue closed for good and later became The Chinese Buffet. 19. SPOT A CELEBRITY AT NEWZ BAR Back in the noughties, Newz Bar was where all the celebs wanted to hang out - and

so did we. One of the city-centre's best known bars, the Water Street venue quickly became an integral part of the entertainment scene, regularly attracting local A-listers and those

visiting the city. Its glittering guest list included everyone from Lady Gaga and Ne-Yo, to Coleen Rooney, various members of Girls Aloud and countless premier league footballers. Newz Bar

closed its doors in 2014 and later became Amanzi, District House and now Hooters. 18. WATCH A FILM AT EDGE LANE CINEWORLD Located in Edge Lane Retail Park, many will remember the former

Cineworld venue first opened as an eight-screen MGM in 1991, as a project of Cineplex Odeon. By 1995, it had been renamed Virgin and later UGC in 1999. The UGC later became Cineworld in 2005

- the last chapter of buildings life. It continued to attract film-lovers of all ages for a decade to see the latest releases, go on first dates or enjoy a Tango Iceblast. But in April

2016, cinema-goers heard that Liverpool’s Edge Lane cinema was to close in three months. 17. GO TO THE FRENZY A staple part of growing up in noughties Liverpool, The Frenzy was arguably a

stepping stone for tweens and teens to get a taste of "a real night out" - without the alcohol and hangovers. It was a disco-like ticketed event for kids that often took place on a

Thursday and was a place to friends to come together, dance to cheesy music and socialise on a school night - and often the topic of conversation the following day on the corridors. Instead

of cocktails and beers, youngsters would queue up for fizzy drinks like Panda Pops and the dress code consisted of kitten heels and Lacoste tracksuits. Started by Liverpool DJ and event

planner Andy Weir, it became a regular event in Bromborough, Childwall, Huyton and beyond. 16. BUY A BOOK AT BORDERS It's been over a decade since we last step foot into our local

Borders, which stocked thousands of titles and magazines, as well as cards, CDs, DVDs and more. Borders first opened in the UK in 1997 and was originally owned by the US book giant of the

same name. But by the early noughties, the bookshop phenomena had come to Merseyside and had sites in the surrounding areas, with branches in Warrington, Ellesmere Port and Speke Retail

Park. By Christmas 2009, all Borders stores had closed, although a number of the bookshops still exist abroad. 15. HAVE A PINT IN THE PENNY FARTHING The old Penny Farthing pub, close to St

George's Hall and Lime Street station, was once an unmistakable sight on a key gateway in the city centre. Over the years, many headed there with friends for a pint or two. By 2016, the

old Penny Farthing had been left a blank canvas for the redevelopment by the Royal Court. In 2017, the pub got a new lease of life as a restaurant, Courtyard Bar & Kitchen and after

being completely renovated, the old pub became completely unrecognisable. 14. SHOP AT BHS A more recent casualty of the highstreet, British Home Stores was one of the dominant brands on Lord

Street in the centre of Liverpool. Running for almost 100 years, it was loved by many generations in the region and plenty of people were sad when BHS closed its doors for the final time in

2016. There were around 160 BHS stores nationwide and a suitable buyer was not found for the department store chain after it went into administration. The site has since been filled by

H&M while the second store to the rear now houses Roxy Ballroom - offering bowling, table tennis and other activities. 13. ATTEND THE ORIGINAL MATHEW STREET FESTIVAL The Mathew Street

festival started as a stage outside the Cavern in 1993 when the company behind the annual Beatles Convention held an August Bank Holiday party in Mathew Street, featuring seven hours of free

music from 65 bands from around the world. It was an instant hit and began to attract more and more people each year. In years to come, stages began popping up on Castle Street, Victoria

Street, Water Street, Dale Street, William Brown Street - and Chavasse Park before Liverpool ONE was even a thing. In 2007, the festival was cancelled on health and safety grounds but

returned after a campaign by the ECHO and its supporters, but by 2013 it was canned and was replaced by the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF). 12. DRIVE UNDER THE PIES GRAFFITI

SIGN For more than three decades, the faded white lettering on a bridge above the M57 was a familiar sight for commuters in Liverpool and beyond. Among the region's most-loved graffiti,

many will remember reading "The Pies" written on the well-known motorway was inspired by the late 80s band from the city. However, in September 2020, people across Merseyside were

outraged after the iconic landmark had been defaced. Targeted by coronavirus conspiracy theorists, the historic graffiti was removed and replaced by the word "Plandemic." 11. HAVE

DRINKS AT SUGAR HUT On the Victoria Street site that was formerly The She Club and later The Living Room, Sugar Hut first opened its doors in 2016. The Liverpool venue became the first

Sugar Hut to open outside Brentwood, Essex, where the original venue had shot to fame as a favourite on TOWIE. Launched by the late Mick Norcross and Terry Pullen, the blend of British

dining room, cocktail lounge and two clubs in one place is now home to restaurant Dash and XOXO nightclub. In February 2018, Sugar Hut shut its doors after its team announced it wished to

focus on other venues. 10. SWIM IN WOOLTON BATHS Once a bustling community hub used by a young Paul McCartney and John Lennon, Woolton swimming baths opened over 100 years ago. But it closed

abruptly in October 2010 when tests revealed the filter system had corroded. Initially built at a cost of £3,300, the Grade II listed building originally held six private baths, a footbath

and a plunge pool, as well as the swimming pool and a laundry to the rear. Determined campaigns to save the baths have been launched over the years, with local residents who grew up with

memories of the pool campaigning to restore it to its former glory. 9. GO TO A CONCERT AT THE 'ECHO ARENA' This year marks 15 years since Liverpool's ECHO Arena, now known as

the M&S Bank Arena, officially opened its doors. Opening on January 11, 2008 with the official opening ceremony for the European Capital of Culture, the venue launched a year long

celebration of all things Liverpool. In its first year, the venue welcomed Rihanna in March, Oasis in October and the first of the Australian Pink Floyd's 10 appearances so far in July.

The venue itself of course still exists, but you can no longer visit it by the name it originally had, as The Liverpool ECHO was the naming sponsor of the arena from 2008 until early 2019.

8. EAT AT UNCLE SAM'S Uncle Sam's served the city for decades but the final bell rang for the restaurant in 2019 when it announced they had closed its doors for good - 38 years

after it was opened by 'Uncle Sam' himself, Hamdi Bichara. The ECHO previously reported how Hamdi moved to Liverpool and began working at the Shakespeare Cabaret Club on Fraser

Street. Hamdi, who many would eventually refer to as 'Uncle Sam', worked his way up to becoming head waiter before opening the first Uncle Sam's on Renshaw Street. The

restaurant later moved to Bold Street, where it spent its final six years. 7. SPEND THE NIGHT IN THE CABIN CLUB Located on in the Havelock Building on the corner of Berry Street and Bold

Street, The Cabin Club is remembered for its membership cards, handing out lollipops on the doors and its incredible atmosphere amongst many things. In its time, it also claimed to be the

inspiration for The Beatles’ song Don’t Bother Me. By 2015, the venue closed and over the years attracted different developments and plans. In 2019, the site reopened as Jimmy's. 6.

WALK PAST THE ODGENS 'WITCH'S HAT' Odgens Tobacco was founded by Thomas Odgen in the 1800s and by 1901, a factory opened on Boundary Lane. The tobacco factory was once a major

employer in the city before it was knocked down to make way for a residential development. Imperial Tobacco operations at the factory ceased in March 2007 when production was moved to other

UK plants. Bulldozers moved in early 2016, with the factory site being almost completely cleared for work to begin on building 133 homes, but many still remember walking past the site and

its landmark ‘witches hat’ chimney before it was pulled down by demolition workers. 5. LISTEN TO JUICE FM Originally launched in 1995, Crash FM was the brainchild of the late Janice Long and

Bernie Connor and first operated from Liverpool city centre’s trendy Palace shopping complex. But by the noughties, the station became known as something else entirely, as the station was

taken over by Forever Broadcasting and the name changed to Juice FM in March 2000 as part of an extensive revamp. In the 2010s, many from Merseyside and beyond tuned in every day to listen

to Juice FM as it was known. But in December 2015, the ECHO reported how Liverpool’s Juice FM will be known as Capital Liverpool from January 2016 after the radio station was sold to the

brand’s owners for a reported £10m. 4. SPOT THE BLUE PETER DRAGON Liverpudlians of a certain generation will remember the thrill of sliding down the famous Blue Peter dragon in the city.

Built on a landfill site, the International Garden Festival was created with intention of regenerating Liverpool in the aftermath of the Toxteth Riots in July 1981. At the time, it was

14-year-old Theodore Gayer-Anderson who designed the programmes fantasy garden as a result of a competition, run by the BBC's children's programme. In August 2016, the ECHO

reported how a community group had launched a campaign to save Liverpool’s Blue Peter red dragon slide, but The ECHO understands that in more recent years, the dragon was destroyed by fire.

3. GO TO THE DISNEY SHOP IN L1 Clayton Square first opened in 1989 and in the coming years, we saw huge brands such as Tammy Girl, Virgin Megastore and Oasis open - as well as Disney. Even

if you didn’t buy anything, rooting around the treasure trove of toys was always a highlight for Liverpool kids The store later relocated to Liverpool ONE when the shopping centre opened in

2008 and from there welcomed thousands upon thousands of customers every year. But in October 2021, it was announced that Liverpool ONE's Disney Store was closing its doors after more

than a decade at the shopping centre. 2. STAY IN TO WATCH NEW DESPERATE SCOUSEWIVES EPISODES It's still available to stream and watch online, but back in 2011, many settled down to

watch E4's Desperate Scousewives for the first time when it originally aired. First broadcast in November that year, it arrived in an era when networks threw money at UK-based reality

shows. The reality show was based in Liverpool and followed the lives and drama of a number of women living in the city. It ran for just eight episodes before being cancelled, despite

initially positive viewing figures. 1. ENJOY A MEAL AT THE GOLDEN PHOENIX A bit more than a decade ago, this one. The Golden Phoenix is said to have been the first Chinese restaurant to

arrive in the city, opening its doors on Hanover Street during the 1960s. A popular choice for Liverpool diners, it was located close to where the Premier Inn now sits on Hanover Street.

Article continues below Known for serving traditional Chinese dishes and English dishes, the restaurant was later demolished by Liverpool ONE developer Grosvenor in 2009 to make way for new

leisure and retail space. In 2012, it was announced that Liverpool's "largest" restaurant, Tai Wu, was to open on what was the Golden Phoenix site.