Travelled to Liverpool Lime Street by train from Southampton, changing at Birmingham New Street, on the Monday. Three nights at YHA Liverpool, situated near the redeveloped Albert Dock. Monday and Tuesday a bit damp / wet - Mersey drizzle = Mizzle, but fulfilling afternoon on the Tuesday looking round the Walker Art Gallery.
On the Wednesday, I took the train to Chester, more about that city in a separate entry. On the way back, diverted to New Brighton and came back on the Mersey Ferry.