Moving anywhere can be pretty terrifying but, as someone who grew up just across the water, I thought I was well-equipped for my move to Liverpool and already knew everything about the city.
After spending three years living down in Hampshire, I moved back to Merseyside in 2019 and decided it was time to live in the big city. I’ve now lived on the outskirts of the city centre for a number of years and have been reflecting on my time, and what I’ve learned about Liverpool.
There really are some things that you just aren’t aware of unless you live here - some of which are rather annoying - and the city has definitely helped me learn more about myself, too.
So, here are 11 things I’ve learned as a ‘Wool’ living in Liverpool...
There really are some things that you just aren’t aware of unless you live here - some of which are rather annoying - and the city has definitely helped me learn more about myself, too.
9. Merseyrail services are actually okay
Merseyrail get a lot of complaints and, while I can agree that the roll out their new trains hasn't been great, overall I think the services are quite good. I lived on the side of the Wirral with no train stations and when I lived down south, the trains there were not great. For the most part, I think our rail system is actually decent. | Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Photo: Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
10. There aren't enough toilets
Unless you have the confidence to walk into random pubs to use the loo, or you're happy to pay 30p in Liverpool ONE, there just aren't enough public toilets. Considering how big and popular the city is, it can be really tricky finding somewhere to go. | Google Street View Photo: Google Street View
11. There's nowhere like Liverpool
I've always loved Liverpool but it wasn't until living here that i realised it really is the best city. The people, the food scene, the atmosphere - there's truly nowhere else I'd want to live. | Emma Dukes Photo: Emma Dukes