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The Bus Route The Beatles Took To Liverpool

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Smithdown/ Ullet  Road Junction Circa 1900   We see here a fascinating painting from around 1900 showing the junction between Ullet Road and Smithdown Road. In the picture is a tram from Garston on it's way up Smithdown Road towards the City Centre. Smithdown/ Ullet Road Junction in the 21st Century Not much has changed in over 100 years, although the trams have long gone. This is where the number 60 bus travelling from Bootle Strand turns onto Ullet Road as it heads towards the Dingle. The Beatle's Bus Route For Beatles fans, this is under a mile away from Penny Lane heading towards Liverpool city centre. The Fab Four would have travelled past here on buses many times on their way to the Cavern in Matthew street. John, Paul and Georges' homes were easily accessible along this route from behind the camera. Ringo's home could be reached taking a left here along Ullet Road.

Bird of Prey Attacks Pigeon in Liverpool

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 Sparrow Hawk Feeds on Pigeon Caught in Walton Video of Bird of Prey  Click on the image above to see a Sparrow Hawk feeding on a pigeon it had caught in a residential garden in Walton near to Liverpool City Centre. These birds usually go for smaller birds or rodents, this one is likely a female perhaps getting ready to mate. Nest Where would she build her nest?  Could be Anfield Cemetery which is nearby, but there are plenty of parks and even tall buildings where she could bring up her brood. Pigeon pie anyone with the leftover scraps?