Liverpool: Capital of Culture and Champions of Europe?
In 2003, Liverpool received the news that it was to be European
Capital of Culture 2008; I remember the day vividly, as do most
Liverpudlians proud of their heritage and city. The general feeling
was that we'd finally got the recognition our rich culture
deserved.
Our friends at the other end of the M62 are
nervous about our renaissance - witness the fevered discussions in
Albert Square about how they combat the threat of Liverpool One,
Grosvenor's huge new shopping district. Let's face it we
don't need their shops or arena any more - we've got our
own.
So how come those same people who rejoiced at the news of our
culture win are bemoaning how the city hasn't done anything for
its people except waste 'our' money and accrue debt.
No surprises: I disagree. If Liverpool had its culture status
ripped away tomorrow I would still think the year a major success.
Yes, it's had its faults and yes, those in power have made
mistakes, but you can't hide the fact tourist numbers are up 30
per cent year on year, the skyline is punctuated with tower cranes,
the hotels, restaurants, theatres and museums are booming and
we've got people all over the world talking about the city for
reasons other than The Beatles and football.
Is 2008 Liverpool's year? Most definitely, and the economic
slow down isn't going to stop us celebrating either. Nor, for
that matter, is the thought of Liverpool going to Stamford Bridge
and having to get a score draw or win - come on you reds! Liverpool
Capital of Culture and Champions of Europe 2008 - fingers crossed!
Brain teaser: Name the four key events that
occurred in both 1981 and 2005?
Factual amendment: Also, with 11 Liverpool fans
and seven Everton fans, most of our office support LFC. (This
merely shows the vitality of our equal opportunities policy -
Editor)
COMMENTS
Bungo - Tue 13th May 2008
The other end of the M62. That's like Hull isn't it. I have some friends from Hull - lovely people.
It's the horrid bunch halfway along that I'd keep an eye on.
andrew binns - Thu 1st May 2008
martyn, it is the 11 who are weeping and whinging about penalty decesions and 5 seconds extra injury time. go and point and laugh at them will you?
Martyn Best - Thu 1st May 2008
I think those 11 should be named - the equal opportunities policy was not intended to be that equal.
andrew binns - Wed 30th Apr 2008
liverpool is a great place to live in, although if LFC win the CL, the place will become intolerable.
Lianne Tracey - Wed 30th Apr 2008
As a 'friend' nearer to the other end of the M62 - well said Miss Mallia. Liverpool is a fantastic city to work in.
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