Now, looking ahead to Liverpool's 900th birthday . . .
What will the city be like then?
It may not be a question which need concern US that much, but let's think of the children. Namely the grandchildren. And great grandchildren. And great great grandchildren.
Some people - no names, no pack-drill - may be having trouble looking ahead as far as the city's big 800th (only 34 days to go as I write this), but the ECHO, in an excellent example of multi-tasking, has decided to not only promote our forthcoming celebrations but also consider what life may have in store for the Liverpool of 2107.
Or, rather, the powers-that-be have asked me to tell readers what could lie ahead for Liverpool's future citizens (I'm already feeling sorry for them - no Pete Price or Amanda Harrington columns for them to read in the ECHO).
We - or should that be "me"? (I'm on my own on this one. You don't think that Joe Riley is going to help out, do you?) - also want to hear from your good selves.
What do you think Liverpool will be like 100 years from now? Will the Big Dig have finished? Will Liverpool fans still be moaning about UEFA? ("At least we've got something to moan about, you sad Blue," ECHO Red Tony Barrett) Will Everton still be at Goodison Park? Will the Liver Building have been knocked down and replaced by apartments?
Send me your ideas - as funny or as serious as you like (though funnier will be better). Either reply here or email me at paddyshennan@liverpoolecho.co.uk
The article will appear around the time of our birthday (August 28, you haven't forgotten, have you?) but come on, strike now while your ideas are hot.
Cheers.
David Fishel wrote...
Liverpool in 2107 - What Will It Be Like?
- It Won't!
Posted by David Fishel on July 26, 2007
Our collective carbon footprints will muddy in the rain and Liverpool will revert to that Jungian pool of life. The dubious rewards of slave trade participation, Liverpool's saving grace(s) all washed away.
The Vulture Company (by now, the firm's real name) finally tried to employ some people from Liverpool...but they had already left town and the interviewing panel sat alone.
The ferry took its last trip over the Mersey. A one way trip. And Liverpool and Everton decided to share a stadium - but nobody came to watch. Not even by tram.
Posted by: David Fishel | July 26, 2007 4:26 PM