April 27th 2010 - The Crown Vaults

The Crown Vaults Public House in the Everton Brow area has been there for well over a hundred years, and now it's up for sale. Let's hope it remains open and keeps its traditional look. If you look very closely you can see the Everton supporting 'Toffee Lady' and Liverpool 'Kopite' fan on the pub's front. These two characters appeared at the top of the city's football results newspaper, the 'Pink Echo', on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, the 'Pink' has stopped being printed as a separate paper on Saturdays. The two people waiting at the bus stop remind me of the two said characters.

February 6th 2010 - Derby Day

Liverpool and Everton Football Clubs meet at Anfield this afternoon for the Derby. I mingled with supporters of the 'reds' and the 'blues' outside the ground before the game and took this shot next to the famous 'You'll Never Walk Alone' gates to Anfield. Good to see that, despite all the rivalry, this city remains one of the few in the country where opposing fans can be allowed to mix freely before kick off. Plenty of friendly banter and lots of laughter and handshakes.

February 3rd 2010 - Goodison Park from Stanley Park

Passing the newly 'refurbished' Stanley Park this morning, taking photographs of the lake and bridge on this cold and dismal day. Noticed EFC's ground, Goodison Park, through the trees and took this shot. I hadn't realised the ground and the park were so close to each other. I like the fact this is an angle Goodison is not usually viewed from, and it is in total contrast to the area on the other side of the stadium.