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Scouser Land

Liverpool

A historic building with a clock tower topped by a green dragon statue, and a bronze statue of a man on horseback in front.

A large mural of a man with a pained expression, holding his forehead with his right hand, painted on the side of a building.

Colorful graffiti mural of four faces on a brick wall.

Empty city street with historic buildings, clear blue sky with a few clouds, and a bird flying overhead.

Red double doors at the entrance of Jürgen's Argentinian Steakhouse, with a large sign above that reads "JÜRGEN'S." There are two posters next to the doors, one advertising a footy live event and the other showing the location on a map of Liverpool,

A historic clock tower building with a statue of an eagle on top, next to an equestrian statue in a park with trees, cars, and buildings in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Statue of The Beatles, four men standing on a city sidewalk in front of a historic building with domes and columns, a double-decker bus and some trees in the background.

Graffiti art on a brick wall with a shouting man's face wearing glasses and a red hat. Text in yellow and orange graffiti reads "WE ARE LIVERMORE 2021" and a small Instagram handle "QALB.ONE" is at the top.

A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a blue cap, a maroon jacket, and a beige hoodie, standing outside in front of a brick building with a window adorned with a flower box. The building has a street sign that reads "Upper Duke Street."

Graffiti of a Robert Peck cartoon character on a brick wall, wearing a red cap with the word 'YOGA' written on it, making a peace sign with his fingers and holding one eye closed. The text below reads 'TOOZY THINGS'.

Two men smiling for a selfie in a restaurant or cafe setting

Two middle-aged men sitting at a restaurant table with a checkered tablecloth, looking at the camera. The man on the left is wearing glasses and a yellow jacket, while the man on the right has a mustache, messy gray hair, and is pointing toward the c

Blue sign with a quote by Howard Kendall that says, 'Get the ball into the box, and the Gwlady's Street will suck the ball into the net.'

Blue barn-style door with a vertical lock, located under exit signs with green and blue emergency exit indicators above.

Gallery of framed historical team photographs with blue backgrounds, arranged on a white wall.

Empty football stadium with green field, blue and white seats, and overcast sky.

Display of two football jerseys, one blue and one green, each with a trophy beside it, in a showcase with blue fabric underneath. A framed photo of a man in a suit on a small round table in front of two blue armchairs. A person in a black jacket part

Indoor public space, possibly a hallway or waiting area, with beige and blue flooring, black and white tiled walls, overhead fluorescent lighting, and two people standing near a blue door on the right side of the image.

Empty waiting area with six blue chairs along a tiled wall in a public facility, possibly a medical or government office, with tiled walls and ceiling lights.

A man with gray hair and a beard smiling while holding a phone, walking in an indoor space with blue and beige flooring, chairs, and trash bins in the background.

Blue doors labeled 'HOME CHANGING' and 'VISITING TEAM' in a school or recreational facility locker room area.

A vibrant blue mural on a wall showcasing portraits of soccer players, including one with a bloodied face and an aggressive expression, and another smiling. The mural features the quote, 'When your player murals showcase blood you know it’s a tough p

A smiling man wearing a gray beanie and black jacket standing on a football field at a stadium. He has a lanyard with a blue discount card around his neck. The stadium has blue seats and a sign that reads 'THE HOWARD KENDALL' at the top.

Staircase with yellow safety strips, metal handrails leading up to a platform at a train station, with a

Indoor stadium stairs leading to an area with a sign that reads "Home of the Blues"; blue walls with team logos and advertisements.

Bronze statue of football player Colin Harvey in front of a red brick church, with modern blue building and parked cars in the background.

Street scene with two women in winter jackets talking outside a small store named ECHO sport, with a blue and red sign, and neighboring shops with shutters down. There is a building above with damaged graffiti-covered windows.

This is an urban street scene with a corner building on the right and a row of houses on the left. The sky is overcast, and there are street signs, parked cars, and trash bins visible.

Three men taking a selfie in front of a statue of football players outside a red brick church and modern building, on a cloudy day.

A man and woman smiling at a football stadium with empty blue seats and green field in the background.

Blue electrical box with white text and Facebook handle, placed in front of a brick wall and on a concrete sidewalk.

A man wearing a black Everton beanie hat taking a selfie outside of Liverpool FC stadium. The stadium and signs are visible in the background.

Statue of a football player holding a ball in front of a blue gate with floral wreaths and commemorative plaques at Everton Football Club in memory of victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

Exterior of Liverpool Football Club stadium with the club's crest, red and brick facade, and a sign pointing to the main stand and other stadium areas.

Bronze bust of John Houlding, the founder of Liverpool Football Club, with a detailed coat and medallion, outdoors on a pedestal with his name inscribed.

View from inside a taxi or bus showing a blue sign that says, 'WE ARE THE GOODISON GANG L4', and other signs including a seat belt reminder and payment options.

An old stone tower with a conical roof atop a grassy hill, with overcast skies and sparse trees in the background, and some scattered trash in the foreground.

A stone entrance pillar with graffiti and a red metal gate pointing to the Strawberry Field attraction, with trees in the background.

Yellow tour bus with colorful rainbow-themed graphics and the words "Magical Mystery Tour" parked on a city street under a cloudy sky.

Colorful mural of a woman's face and several smaller figures on a building outside a bus window.

A mural on a brick building showing two hands, one making a peace sign and the other holding a colorful, floral pipe.

Todd Smith and wife standing outside next to a sign that reads 'City of Liverpool Penny Lane L18'. They are posing for the photo, with a fence and trees in the background.

Red brick house with white window frames and door number 12, curtain in the ground floor window, black trim on windows, black electrical wires, and drain pipes.

A house with a beige textured exterior and stained glass windows, surrounded by leafless trees and bushes under an overcast sky.

A brick house with three windows on the front, a black entrance door on the left, and a window on the right edge. The roof has two brick chimneys, and the sky is overcast.

Public restroom with ornate tile walls, a marble countertop with a sink, several pink marble-patterned toilet stalls, a dark wooden door, vintage-style wallpaper, a small mirror, and a window with blinds.

Row of vintage marble urinals with pinkish-brown marble surfaces and beige tiled wall in background, located in a public restroom.

Bathroom with a large mirror, ornate wooden frame, floral tile border, and mosaic artwork on the wall. Double sinks and marble countertop.

Elegant room interior with ornate gold and white ceiling, large stained glass windows with floral patterns, dark patterned curtains, and a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Street view with parked cars on both sides, row of colorful houses, and the Everton football club building in the distance, under a cloudy sky.

Blue brick building with a large white sign indicating ticket and seating information for a sports venue, accompanied by black and white photographs of athletes.

Blue electrical box with white text that reads 'The Missionne Hey Warrior Keep Going' and an Instagram handle '@merseysideibdgrouP'.

Memorial wall with engraved names, and large floral letters spelling 'GRANDAD' at the bottom, placed on a wet pavement with some flowers nearby.

Parking garage entrance with blue metal gates and brick wall on the right.

A group of people gathered outside a red brick church, Saint Luke, with high arched windows and a blue sign, on a cloudy day.

Banner for EFC Heritage Society with logos on either side, announcing memorabilia display, free admission, and welcoming all fans at www.efheritagesociety.com

A memorabilia and merchandise table at a sports event or store, featuring framed photos of soccer players such as David Beckham, various soccer jerseys hanging on the wall including England and other teams, and stacks of magazines, brochures, and col

Person wearing a blue jacket and jeans browsing books or magazines at a stand inside a store with sports memorabilia, including framed jerseys, a poster of a man, and a framed green jersey on the wall.

Inside a store selling Everton Football Club merchandise, with jerseys, flags, and shirts displayed on racks and walls, including banners commemorating the club's league championship in 1890/91.

Cover page of Everton football match program for FA Cup fourth round replay against Liverpool, held on February 4, 2009, at Goodison Park, featuring an action shot of two soccer players competing for the ball.

A large white cloth featuring various soccer club logos, including Everton, CAE, and others, with the phrase 'ÉVERTON Más que un solo club' written in Spanish.

A crowded indoor market or store selling Everton football club memorabilia, including jerseys and scarves, with shoppers browsing and purchasing items.

Crowd attending a soccer game at a stadium with a large covered seating area and a lush green field.

View of a stadium with a partially covered roof, a large crowd of spectators, and a green football field with players and security personnel.

Crowd of spectators at a sporting event, some holding a large red banner overhead.

Crowd of people seated in a stadium watching a sports game, with a sign indicating rows A-T and seats 172-199.

Two men smiling at a sports stadium during a football game, with a crowd and field in the background.

Spectators in high-visibility jackets at a soccer match watching the game on the field in a large stadium with a partially cloudy sky.

A football (soccer) stadium filled with spectators, with players on the field, under a partly cloudy sky.

A historic building with a clock tower topped by a green dragon statue, and a bronze statue of a man on horseback in front.

A large mural of a man with a pained expression, holding his forehead with his right hand, painted on the side of a building.

Colorful graffiti mural of four faces on a brick wall.

Empty city street with historic buildings, clear blue sky with a few clouds, and a bird flying overhead.

Red double doors at the entrance of Jürgen's Argentinian Steakhouse, with a large sign above that reads "JÜRGEN'S." There are two posters next to the doors, one advertising a footy live event and the other showing the location on a map of Liverpool,

A historic clock tower building with a statue of an eagle on top, next to an equestrian statue in a park with trees, cars, and buildings in the background under a blue sky with clouds.

Statue of The Beatles, four men standing on a city sidewalk in front of a historic building with domes and columns, a double-decker bus and some trees in the background.

Graffiti art on a brick wall with a shouting man's face wearing glasses and a red hat. Text in yellow and orange graffiti reads "WE ARE LIVERMORE 2021" and a small Instagram handle "QALB.ONE" is at the top.

A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a blue cap, a maroon jacket, and a beige hoodie, standing outside in front of a brick building with a window adorned with a flower box. The building has a street sign that reads "Upper Duke Street."

Graffiti of a Robert Peck cartoon character on a brick wall, wearing a red cap with the word 'YOGA' written on it, making a peace sign with his fingers and holding one eye closed. The text below reads 'TOOZY THINGS'.

Two men smiling for a selfie in a restaurant or cafe setting

Two middle-aged men sitting at a restaurant table with a checkered tablecloth, looking at the camera. The man on the left is wearing glasses and a yellow jacket, while the man on the right has a mustache, messy gray hair, and is pointing toward the c

Blue sign with a quote by Howard Kendall that says, 'Get the ball into the box, and the Gwlady's Street will suck the ball into the net.'

Blue barn-style door with a vertical lock, located under exit signs with green and blue emergency exit indicators above.

Gallery of framed historical team photographs with blue backgrounds, arranged on a white wall.

Empty football stadium with green field, blue and white seats, and overcast sky.

Display of two football jerseys, one blue and one green, each with a trophy beside it, in a showcase with blue fabric underneath. A framed photo of a man in a suit on a small round table in front of two blue armchairs. A person in a black jacket part

Indoor public space, possibly a hallway or waiting area, with beige and blue flooring, black and white tiled walls, overhead fluorescent lighting, and two people standing near a blue door on the right side of the image.

Empty waiting area with six blue chairs along a tiled wall in a public facility, possibly a medical or government office, with tiled walls and ceiling lights.

A man with gray hair and a beard smiling while holding a phone, walking in an indoor space with blue and beige flooring, chairs, and trash bins in the background.

Blue doors labeled 'HOME CHANGING' and 'VISITING TEAM' in a school or recreational facility locker room area.

A vibrant blue mural on a wall showcasing portraits of soccer players, including one with a bloodied face and an aggressive expression, and another smiling. The mural features the quote, 'When your player murals showcase blood you know it’s a tough p

A smiling man wearing a gray beanie and black jacket standing on a football field at a stadium. He has a lanyard with a blue discount card around his neck. The stadium has blue seats and a sign that reads 'THE HOWARD KENDALL' at the top.

Staircase with yellow safety strips, metal handrails leading up to a platform at a train station, with a

Indoor stadium stairs leading to an area with a sign that reads "Home of the Blues"; blue walls with team logos and advertisements.

Bronze statue of football player Colin Harvey in front of a red brick church, with modern blue building and parked cars in the background.

Street scene with two women in winter jackets talking outside a small store named ECHO sport, with a blue and red sign, and neighboring shops with shutters down. There is a building above with damaged graffiti-covered windows.

This is an urban street scene with a corner building on the right and a row of houses on the left. The sky is overcast, and there are street signs, parked cars, and trash bins visible.

Three men taking a selfie in front of a statue of football players outside a red brick church and modern building, on a cloudy day.

A man and woman smiling at a football stadium with empty blue seats and green field in the background.

Blue electrical box with white text and Facebook handle, placed in front of a brick wall and on a concrete sidewalk.

A man wearing a black Everton beanie hat taking a selfie outside of Liverpool FC stadium. The stadium and signs are visible in the background.

Statue of a football player holding a ball in front of a blue gate with floral wreaths and commemorative plaques at Everton Football Club in memory of victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

Exterior of Liverpool Football Club stadium with the club's crest, red and brick facade, and a sign pointing to the main stand and other stadium areas.

Bronze bust of John Houlding, the founder of Liverpool Football Club, with a detailed coat and medallion, outdoors on a pedestal with his name inscribed.

View from inside a taxi or bus showing a blue sign that says, 'WE ARE THE GOODISON GANG L4', and other signs including a seat belt reminder and payment options.

An old stone tower with a conical roof atop a grassy hill, with overcast skies and sparse trees in the background, and some scattered trash in the foreground.

A stone entrance pillar with graffiti and a red metal gate pointing to the Strawberry Field attraction, with trees in the background.

Yellow tour bus with colorful rainbow-themed graphics and the words "Magical Mystery Tour" parked on a city street under a cloudy sky.

Colorful mural of a woman's face and several smaller figures on a building outside a bus window.

A mural on a brick building showing two hands, one making a peace sign and the other holding a colorful, floral pipe.

Todd Smith and wife standing outside next to a sign that reads 'City of Liverpool Penny Lane L18'. They are posing for the photo, with a fence and trees in the background.

Red brick house with white window frames and door number 12, curtain in the ground floor window, black trim on windows, black electrical wires, and drain pipes.

A house with a beige textured exterior and stained glass windows, surrounded by leafless trees and bushes under an overcast sky.

A brick house with three windows on the front, a black entrance door on the left, and a window on the right edge. The roof has two brick chimneys, and the sky is overcast.

Public restroom with ornate tile walls, a marble countertop with a sink, several pink marble-patterned toilet stalls, a dark wooden door, vintage-style wallpaper, a small mirror, and a window with blinds.

Row of vintage marble urinals with pinkish-brown marble surfaces and beige tiled wall in background, located in a public restroom.

Bathroom with a large mirror, ornate wooden frame, floral tile border, and mosaic artwork on the wall. Double sinks and marble countertop.

Elegant room interior with ornate gold and white ceiling, large stained glass windows with floral patterns, dark patterned curtains, and a crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

Street view with parked cars on both sides, row of colorful houses, and the Everton football club building in the distance, under a cloudy sky.

Blue brick building with a large white sign indicating ticket and seating information for a sports venue, accompanied by black and white photographs of athletes.

Blue electrical box with white text that reads 'The Missionne Hey Warrior Keep Going' and an Instagram handle '@merseysideibdgrouP'.

Memorial wall with engraved names, and large floral letters spelling 'GRANDAD' at the bottom, placed on a wet pavement with some flowers nearby.

Parking garage entrance with blue metal gates and brick wall on the right.

A group of people gathered outside a red brick church, Saint Luke, with high arched windows and a blue sign, on a cloudy day.

Banner for EFC Heritage Society with logos on either side, announcing memorabilia display, free admission, and welcoming all fans at www.efheritagesociety.com

A memorabilia and merchandise table at a sports event or store, featuring framed photos of soccer players such as David Beckham, various soccer jerseys hanging on the wall including England and other teams, and stacks of magazines, brochures, and col

Person wearing a blue jacket and jeans browsing books or magazines at a stand inside a store with sports memorabilia, including framed jerseys, a poster of a man, and a framed green jersey on the wall.

Inside a store selling Everton Football Club merchandise, with jerseys, flags, and shirts displayed on racks and walls, including banners commemorating the club's league championship in 1890/91.

Cover page of Everton football match program for FA Cup fourth round replay against Liverpool, held on February 4, 2009, at Goodison Park, featuring an action shot of two soccer players competing for the ball.

A large white cloth featuring various soccer club logos, including Everton, CAE, and others, with the phrase 'ÉVERTON Más que un solo club' written in Spanish.

A crowded indoor market or store selling Everton football club memorabilia, including jerseys and scarves, with shoppers browsing and purchasing items.

Crowd attending a soccer game at a stadium with a large covered seating area and a lush green field.

View of a stadium with a partially covered roof, a large crowd of spectators, and a green football field with players and security personnel.

Crowd of spectators at a sporting event, some holding a large red banner overhead.

Crowd of people seated in a stadium watching a sports game, with a sign indicating rows A-T and seats 172-199.

Two men smiling at a sports stadium during a football game, with a crowd and field in the background.

Spectators in high-visibility jackets at a soccer match watching the game on the field in a large stadium with a partially cloudy sky.

A football (soccer) stadium filled with spectators, with players on the field, under a partly cloudy sky.

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