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Sunday, 25 January 2026
Saturday 16:30 to 04:30 Thorpe Station πππππππ+ππππ five hours overtime
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Notes for myself
Liverpool & Tribute Party - The Beatles
| Destination: Liverpool | Operator: Caledonian Travel Terms |
| Departs: 01/11/2026 | Type: Sight Seeing |
| Duration: 2 days | Quality: Good * * * |
| Departs Via: All Areas | Board: Half Board |
| Tour Code: D2908771 | Transport: Coach Pickup |
| Single Room | £18.00 per person |
- Coach travel with reserved seating- One night dinner, bed and breakfast at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool- "2 for 1" bar for three hours each evening with a choice of beers, wines, sprits & soft drinks.- Evening entertainment including a sensational tribute act to The Beatles- Time to enjoy the city attractions of vibrant LiverpoolLiverpool- A city steeped in history, culture and attractions, Liverpool is one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK. Liverpool's most famous sons “The Beatles” are celebrated across the city; from the exhibition in the Albert Dock to the famous Cavern Club where the lads once played, you can map out their incredible journey amongst the vibrancy and history that radiates throughout this city.\n\nAdelphi Hotel- Perfectly positioned in Liverpool city centre, the Adelphi Hotel is a Grade II listed Edwardian style building which provides ideal accommodation for a break in this vibrant city.
Liverpool
It's one of the UK's most popular city breaks - and it's clear why
Located right where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea in the North West of England, it's bursting with diverse and fascinating history, attractions - and lots and lots of shopping.\n\n
The Waterfront is definitely the place to be
The best view of the city's iconic skyline has to be from one of Mersey Ferry's 50-minute River Explorer Cruises - board it from The Liverpool Waterfront. Here, you'll also find the beautifully restored Royal Albert Dock, which played a key role in the famously friendly city's maritime history. Have you ever noticed that the city's name is below The Titanic on the historic ship's stern? Find out more at the free-to-enter Waterfront Maritime Museum.\n\nLiverpool Dock has restaurants, bars, independent stores, museums and art galleries including Tate Liverpool and the Liverpool Museum, as well as The Beatle's Story, an immersive exhibition which takes you down the Long and Winding Road of The Beatles.\n\n
Liverpool is the perfect place to learn about the Fab Four
..It's their hometown after all. Take a selfie with a larger-than-life version of them on the Pier Head, or visit The Cavern Club on Mathew Street - the live music venue where The Beatles forged their musical identity and became the club's signature act following their first performance there on 9th February 1961.\n\nDon't miss - Right in the heart of the city is Liverpool ONE, the one place you can find all of your high street favourites and designers, plus food, drink and entertainment. If you're after something unique for dinner - head to Liverpool Cathedral's bistro for a hearty bowl of traditional Scouse. The local comfort food is served with homemade bread and pickled cabbage.
Perfectly positioned in Liverpool city centre, the Adelphi Hotel is a Grade II listed Edwardian style building which provides ideal accommodation for a break in this vibrant city. The hotel is steeped in history, originally opening in 1862 and has been re-built three times since then. Wealthy passengers used to frequent the hotel before embarking on their journey to North America. The hotel has retained its traditional charm, with its sweeping staircases and classic features, making it one of the most popular in the city. \n\nMany famous people have stayed in the hotel, including Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Dylan, to name a few.\n\nRelax and unwind in the bars, choosing from Crompton's Bar open during dinner, the American Bar, which is the late-night residents bar, along with the Wave Bar which serves snacks and beverages throughout the day.\n\nThe hotel's bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. \n\nEnjoy a break in Liverpool with a stay in the Grade II listed Adelphi Hotel, ideally located in the centre of the city.
Hotel Features: \n\n
- All bedrooms with en-suite facilities
- Hairdryer, trouser press, telephone
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Bar / Restaurant
- Lift to all floors
- Lounge for your relaxation
- Free Wi-Fi in all public areas.
Children £89.00
Deposit Per Person £40.00
* Children: Max age 12
* Babies: Max age 23 months
Notes for Saturday +++++++ 16:30 to 04:30 Thorpe Station πππππππ+πππππ five hours overtime
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), founded in 1881 by Henry Lee Higginson, is one of the oldest and most prestigious orchestras in the United States, known for its rich history and significant contributions to classical music.
Founding and Early Years
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Notable Conductors
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Major Milestones
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Community Engagement and Education
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Conclusion
Justin Webb (presenter of Today and Americast, and former BBC North America Editor) explores the surprising relationship between classical music and American politics. From the days of the Founding Fathers, music was used to assert an American identity, distinct from a European musical tradition. And evolving political and social ideals, dreams and struggles have been mirrored in the music being created - from Manifest Destiny to #MeToo, from Civil War to Civil Rights. In today's episode: we explore how the rise of the city orchestra and opera house fed American music-making and the development of an American sound. Producer Emma Harding, BBC Audio Wales Leonard Bernstein On The Town: Three Dances New York Philharmonic, conductor Leonard Bernstein John Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Marin Alsop Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.3 Eroica, Marcia Funebre (extract) New York Philharmonic, conductor Leonard Bernstein Gaetano Donizetti Ah! mes amis, quel jour de fΓͺte! from La Fille du Regiment Luciano Pavarotti, Orchestra and Chorus of the Royal Opera House, conductor Richard Bonynge Giuseppe Verdi Preludio from Macbeth La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Riccardo Chailly William Henry Fry Santa Claus Symphony (excerpt) Royal Scottish National Orchestra, conductor Tony Rowe George Frederick Bristow Symphony No. 2 ‘Jullien’ ii Allegretto (excerpt) Royal Northern Sinfonia, conductor Rebecca Miller Benny Goodman Don’t Be That Way, Live at Carnegie Hall Benny Goodman Big Band Amy Beach Gaelic Symphony Opus 32, Second movement Nashville Symphony Orchestra, conductor Kenneth Schermerhorn Roy Harris Symphony No. 3 (excerpt) Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Serge Koussevitzky AntonΓn DvoΕΓ‘k Going Home Paul Robeson
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