Through generations, there have been plenty of words, phrases and pronunciations that might not mean much to many - but for those who grew up in Liverpool, they are easily understood.
Some may be more recognisable, whereas others have been bound to certain generations or areas of the region or showcase our northern roots. Whether these were said by your ancestors or close family, there are some words we still say ourselves or others that have been lost through the years.
World-renowned language expert Professor David Crystal has written more than 100 books and presented countless TV programmes on the subject of everyday words. An old boy of St Mary’s College in Crosby, the professor previously said what fascinates him most is whether some of the old dialect being used in and around Liverpool a century ago is still around today, the Liverpool ECHO previously reported.
