Pope John Paul II's visit to Liverpool in 1982
AS WE wait to learn whether Pope Benedict XVI will visit Liverpool during his British tour next year it seems a good time to reflect on the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1982.
I was four at the time and can remember my mum telling me the Pope was coming to the end of our road. We lived on Woodlands Road, in Aigburth, at the time so I can only assume that he travelled along Aigburth Road on his journey between Speke and the cathedrals. Can anyone confirm this or set me straight?
My memories of the experience are very vague, but I know my cousins were there and that my sister was a toddler in a buggy at the time. I also remember eating three Mr Men lolly ices because it was a long wait and I think each adult bought them for us without realising we'd already had one. We were only ever allowed Lemonade Sparkles or Mini Milks so this was a special treat, which is why I think it stuck in my mind.
What are your memories of the Pope's visit?
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Laura Davis - Laura Davis is the Liverpool Daily Post's Arts Editor and 02 Digital Journalist of the Year 2009, which is in a large part due to this blog. She has a long-standing interest in local history and is keen to learn more about your own memories or discoveries about the history of Liverpool and the surrounding area.
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