Discover Liverpool's Secrets: Top 13 Astonishing Fun Facts You Never Knew!

1. The Ultimate Wingmen: Bella and Bertie

You might say the Liver Birds are Liverpool's ultimate wingmen, keeping a feathered eye on the city's safety like a pair of beloved, overprotective bouncers: Perched atop the Royal Liver Building, Bella and Bertie, the mythical Liver Birds, are said to be the guardians of Liverpool and if they were ever to fly away, the city would cease to exist. Designed by Carl Bernard Bartels, these 18 feet tall copper guardians strike an ancient pose, both chained to their dome perches, ensuring they continue to watch over their beloved home.
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2. Scouse Accent: A Tasty Linguistic Blend

It's the accent with a hint of Irish stew and a dash of Welsh rarebit: the Scouse accent and dialect stem from Irish and Welsh immigrants who arrived via the Liverpool docks, shaping a distinct and unique accent that continues to be spoken primarily in Liverpool to this day.
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3. Liver Bird: A Squawking Identity Crisis

Once upon a time in bird-land, a squawking identity crisis arose, with feathers flying over whether our feathered friend was a cormorant, lever, or just pecking at plant sprigs: The Liver bird, the emblem of Liverpool, started as a generic bird on the city's 13th-century seal and has since evolved into its current cormorant-like form displayed atop the Royal Liver Building and the Mersey Chambers office building, with a stone version residing at the Museum of Liverpool. Everton FC has the last laugh, though, as they were the first football club to adopt the iconic bird before Liverpool FC swooped in.
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4. Sefton Park Palm House: Tropical Paradise in Liverpool

Next time you visit Liverpool, don't forget to pack your sunscreen and beachwear because you're headed to a tropical paradise... right in the middle of the city: Sefton Park Palm House, a Grade II listed architectural marvel, houses a lush collection of exotic palms and plants within its intricate ironwork and glass structure. As a National Heritage treasure, it's one stop you certainly won't want to leaf out of your itinerary!
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5. The Real Strawberry Fields: A Reformatory for Troublemakers

Before the Beatles went strawberry picking, they stole and picked their noses: "Strawberry Fields Forever" was inspired not by a Salvation Army children's home, but John Lennon's memories of the Woolton Vale, a reformatory for mischievous boys infamous for theft, truancy, and general misconduct, which Lennon could spy on from the bedroom window of his Aunt Mimi's house at the Mendips.
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6. Liverpool's Musical Legacy: Birthplace of The Beatles

In a city where "all you need is love" and a ferry across the Mersey, serenades from seagulls take a backseat to the world's most iconic pop bands: Liverpool boasts the birthplace of The Beatles, who rocked the music scene with 17 UK and 20 US number-one singles, as well as other chart-toppers like Echo & the Bunnymen, A Flock of Seagulls, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Sporting a musical legacy that stretches from the British Invasion to electronica, the city also hosts multiple festivals annually, celebrating the diverse cultures and musical styles ingrained in its very soul.
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7. Lights, Camera, Liverpool: UK's Second Most Filmed Location

If one were to film a comedy of mistaken geographical identities, Liverpool would surely take the (cinematic) cake: This dynamic city is the second most filmed location in the UK, boasting over £100m in inward investment for major feature films and high-end TV dramas such as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fast & Furious 6, and all five series of Peaky Blinders, thanks to Liverpool Film Office and its diverse locations that easily double as New York, London, Moscow, and Washington DC.
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8. Culture and Environmental Wrath: A Twist in Liverpool's Tale

In a twist only M. Night Shyamalan could've written, Liverpool's culture creds and environmental dread took center stage: The city proudly marked a decade since being crowned European Capital of Culture in 2008, whilst its UNESCO World Heritage Site simultaneously flirted with delisting due to pesky environmental concerns.
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9. Titanic Hotel: Unsinkable Luxury in Liverpool

Fun fact: The Titanic was such a big deal that it sank its way into the heart of a British port city and never left: Liverpool's Grade II* listed Albion House, formerly the hallowed headquarters of White Star Line (think Jack and Rose's romantic iceberg escapade), was refurbished into a luxury Titanic-themed hotel called 30 James Street, which eventually went the way of the ill-fated ship, only to be resurrected by Legacy Hotels amidst the stormy waters of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.
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10. Edge Hill Station: Pioneer of Passenger Railways

Before the dawn of the "age of the choo-choos," as train enthusiasts might drunkenly say, Liverpool was already a pioneer in the world of passenger railways: Edge Hill Station witnessed history on September 15, 1830, when George Stephenson's 'Rocket' blazed its trail from Crown Street Station, marking the maiden voyage of the Liverpool to Manchester Railway - the first railway built for passengers and returning the very same day. Today, this legendary station still reminds us of the groundbreaking first steps of modern transportation that sped us all up nearly two centuries ago.
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11. Liverpool: The Outdoor Art Gallery

Who needs a museum when you've got a city? Liverpool: the outdoor art gallery, has more public sculptures than any other region in the UK, barring Westminster. Its magnificent array of famous artists like Barbara Hepworth, Jacob Epstein, Mitzi Cunliffe, and Elisabeth Frink bedazzle every street corner, from St George's Hall to Sefton Park, and with a crown jewel such as the Queen Victoria Monument at Derby Square, it's no wonder that the city is a paradise for sculpture buffs.
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12. John Lennon's Timeless Legacy: 81 Years of Melodies

Liverpool: where boy bands don't "Let It Be" and music icons "Come Together." In one such twist of fate, the world was graced with John Lennon's debut: Born on October 9, 1940, this Liverpool lad would have turned 81 in 2021 if not for his untimely demise in 1980. His melodies endure, serenading generations and eliciting fond tributes from Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono on his birthday, aptly reminding us of his timeless tunes and extraordinary influence.
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13. Liverpool Road Station: From Trains to Science and Industry

Did you hear about the retired train station that switched careers and is now dazzling folks as a museum curator, sharing tales of its glory days? Talk about a track-switch! In reality: Liverpool Road Station, the former Manchester terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, now houses the Science and Industry Museum, showcasing the railway's influence on transportation and industry through the display of original locomotives and historic artifacts.
Source => scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk