Vacation in Liverpool
Introduction
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the North West
of England. Liverpool is one of England's core cities, situated
along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city
centre located about 5 miles inland from the Irish Sea.
Liverpool has a varied topography being built across a ridge of
hills rising up to a height of around 70 metres above sea-level
at Everton Hill.
History
In 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a pool or
creek with muddy water. Other origins of the name have been
suggested, including 'elverpool', a reference to the large
number of eels in the Mersey. The origins of the city date back
from August 1207 when patent letters were issued by King John
advertising the establishment of a the new borough of Liverpool,
and inviting settlers to come and take up holdings. In the 18th
century, as trade from the West Indies grew on top of that from
Ireland and Europe, Liverpool began to grow.
The first wet dock in Britain was built in Liverpool in 1715.
Liverpool expanded significantly in the 19th century and a
number of major buildings were constructed. In the 1960s
Liverpool became a centre of youth culture. The city produced
the distinctive Merseybeat sound, and, most famously, The
Beatles. In recent years, the city has emphasised its cultural
attractions, winning the accolade of European City of Culture
for 2008.
Place of interest
The infrastructure of Liverpool contains over 2,500 listed
buildings. It is the inheritance of high-minded public spirit
since the later 18th century, largely with Dissenter impetus,
that has resulted in more public sculptures created than in any
UK city besides Westminster in London.
The Anglican Cathedral has the longest nave, largest organ and
heaviest and highest peal of bells in the world.
Architects well represented in Liverpool:
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