An interesting blend of old and new, which might perhaps afford passengers waiting opposite the restored original station platform an opportunity to reflect upon just how much things have improved on the railways in the last 100 years or so (no matter how much we like to complain about the state of our train services in this country). As attractive as the period brickwork night be in the light of day, it is sadly not at itʼs best when lit by subdued artificial lighting (even if the colours change in a rather attractive way) and one might be forgiven for thinking that it some dark corner or long-forgotten access tunnel something sinister is afoot. Perhaps even a Bond villain could be hatching their latest diabolical plot, who knows? Joking aside, however, should you be in Liverpool with an hour to spare itʼs worth having a look at if even you have only a passing interest in railways or historic architecture. It is certainly one of the cityʼs lesser-known but hidden gems – which for the sake of authenticity is best reached from Water Street via the much brighter pedestrian tunnel (only open at peak hours on weekdays).