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During World War II, a top-secret underground command centre in Liverpool was the key communication point to Allied naval and merchant ships in the Atlantic Ocean, during the fight against the U-Boat menace to keep supply lanes open. Restored to its wartime appearance, this fascinating museum now tells the story in the rooms where it all happened.

This is the city's parish church and home to the third Liver Bird (there are in fact three of them, not two).

Built in 1754, the Official Residence of Liverpool's Lord Mayor is an elegant stone building, having two fronts; one towards Castle Street, the other towards the area formed by the New Exchange Buildings. Each front consists of an elegant range of Corinthian columns, supporting a pediment, and are themselves supported by a rustic base. Between the capitals are heads, and emblems of commerce in basso-relievo; and on the pediment of the grand front is a noble piece of sculpture representing Commerce committing her treasures to the race of Neptune.

This is a fine building and well worth a visit. It contains an excellent collection of British rocketry exhibits, as well as the best Egyptological collection outside London.

Iconic symbol of Liverpool waterfront. This 1911 skyscraper still dominates the distinctive Liverpool skyline. It is the home of the legendary Liver Birds that sit on top of the building looking out across to the Wirral. The river-facing face of the clock is six feet larger in diameter than that of the clock tower at Westminster.

This is another fine building, boasting a beautiful circular reading room.