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	Liverpool - Historical Timeline
		The castle was situated at the South End of Castle Street/ Between Castle Street and Juggler Street, a square came into existence called 'High Cross' which contained the village cross and the stocks and pillory.
		Liverpool is originally held for the King because of the influence of the aristocratic families - the Stanleys and the Molyneuxs.
		Nevertheless, Liverpool was a major center of opposition to the abolition of slavery (among the reasons touted by opponents of abolition was that it would cause unemployment - a standard reason still used to this very day against many progressive moves).
	bdaugherty.tripod.com /liverpool/history.html (4743 words)

	Liverpool Castle
		A Castle is variously described as “The mansion of a nobleman or Prince, a fortified house, or an armed dwelling, ” so it is not unreasonable to suppose that during the Norman and Plantaganent period a fortified structure of some sort existed before 1235.
		The main fighting the castle witnessed was during the Civil War, when the opposing forces of the Royalists and the Parliamentarians fought for control of Liverpool.
		During the next 100 years the castle again fell in to a state of disrepair, it was suggested that it be used as a record office, though nothing came of this.
	www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk /lhol/content.aspx?itemid=63 (825 words)

	A Guide to Liverpool (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Liverpool is situated along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, with the city centre located about 5 miles inland from the Irish Sea.
		Liverpool was also home to a large Welsh population and was sometimes referred to as the Capital of North Wales.
		Liverpool are historically the more successful of the two, having won 18 league titles, the European Cup five times and the FA Cup six times.
	www.liverpool-guide.co.uk (1895 words)

	Liverpool
		No mention is made of Liverpool in Domesday-book, though it contains the names of several places in the vicinity, and also the grant of all the parts between the Ribble and the Mersey to Roger of Poictiers, by whom it is said the castle of Liverpool was built.
		This establishment was formerly situated at Preston, and was removed to Liverpool because the largest proportion of the prisoners being furnished from its population, a considerable expense in their conveyance would by that means be saved to the county.
		The market-places in Liverpool are upon an extensive scale : St. John's Market, which stands in the centre of the town, covers a space of 1¾ acres, being 550 feet long and 135 feet wide, the whole under one roof, supported by 116 pillars.
	www.oldtowns.co.uk /Lancashire/liverpool.htm (3437 words)

	English Civil War in Liverpool
		This was signified by the appointment of Colonel Norris of Speke as governor of Liverpool.
		Assisted by Molyneux, in the Liverpool Castle, he was able to acquire a large amount of gunpowder from the castle’s reserves.
		For the duration of the Civil War Liverpool was under the rule of a military governor whose rule was underpinned by a large garrison.
	www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk /lhol/content.aspx?itemid=387 (2181 words)

	Timbo's Liverpool - History of Liverpool
		The City of Liverpool is the seventh largest in the United Kingdom and has a fascinating history of almost 800 years.
		Famous buildings were erected, streets were widened, the Liverpool and Manchester railway was opened in 1830 and the docks were extended to the north and south of the original Steers Dock.
		Liverpool has changed dramatically in it's near 800 year existence, but remains as one of the world's most famous cities.
	www.timbosliverpool.co.uk /history (703 words)

	Mike Royden's Local History Pages
		Liverpool castle, which occupied a prominent site overlooking the Mersey and pool of Liverpool, was probably erected under the orders of William de Ferrers, Earl of Derby, between 1232 and 1237.
		The hereditary Constableship of the Castle, awarded to the Molyneux family in 1446, had been lost to them in 1672 and once the last Constable had died in 1701, the Corporation felt the opportunity was ripe to be rid of it for good.
		Castle may have been in poor upkeep as at that time in the custody of a doorkeeper and one watchman (each being paid 1½d per day wages and food).
	www.btinternet.com /~m.royden/mrlhp/local/castle/castle.htm (1825 words)

	A Brief History of Liverpool
		Liverpool was growing at this time but it still had a population of only 2,000 in 1600.
		Liverpool began to grow rapidly in the late 17th century with the growth of English colonies in North America and the West Indies.
		Liverpool grew to be the third largest port in the country behind London and Bristol.
	www.localhistories.org /liverpool.html (2378 words)

	HISTORY OF LIVERPOOL LINKS
		Liverpool Castle: There used to be a castle in Liverpool, and although it no longer exists, here is some information on it history.
		Liverpool Airport: A good history of Liverpool airport's past, but it needs to be updated to include the good news of the airport's growth in recent years.
		Liverpool Jewish Genealogy Service: More than a million Jews passed through Liverpool on their way to the USA in the period 1880 to 1920, and many Jews where born, died and married here.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/park/346/historylinks.html (1460 words)

	Liverpool City Council 1441 Walk on to the Merseybeat
		The Liverpool Culture Company, which is responsible for the city's European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008, has devised a two hour walk and listen guide to the city's top 16 must-see heritage attractions.
		The digital innovation is the latest phase of a £1 million campaign called 'Connecting Liverpool' which has revolutionised the look of the city's street signage, way finders and heritage plaques as the city gears up to welcome an expected extra 1.5 million visitors in 2008.
		Liverpool Castle - Built between 1232 and 1237 to give King John a port to rival that of Chester to govern trading interests with Ireland.
	www.liverpool.gov.uk /News/newsdetail_1441.asp (881 words)

	Liverpool - Now and Then (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The next we hear of Liverpool is from the writings of the Doomsday Commissioners, who were sent by William the Conqueror to inquire into the size, state, value and ownership of the various estates in England.
		The Liverpool citizens again obtained a charter from Edward III in 1332, but the burgesses obtained little profit from it, for when the king required, in 1338, all sea ports to contribute towards the augmentation of the navy, when invading France, Liverpool only sent one bark and six men.
		The Castle itself was destroyed as a fortress by order of Charles the Second, who did not like the spirit which the inhabitants of Liverpool had shown during the great Civil War; and the ruins of the castle were swept away in the riegn of George the First.
	www.sds.inuk.com /liverpool/liverpool.htm (2055 words)

	Liverpool World Heritage Bid - Castle Street (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Before devastating war damage, Castle Street was twice the length, for it continued south as far as the Customs House, the great domed building by John Foster Jnr., which terminated the vista and provided a fitting counterpoint to the dome and portico of the Town Hall to the north.
		TheTower of Liverpool, a fortified house belonging to the Stanley family, Earls of Derby, was used by them as an embarkation base for their property in the Isle of Man. But by the end of the 18th century it was in disrepair and in 1819 was replaced by warehouses.
		Liverpool's 'Pru' is one of the largest and most imposing, made all the more so by the tower added by his son Paul in 1905.
	www.liverpoolworldheritage.com /castlestreet.asp (4820 words)

	Untitled Document
		The Castle is believed to have been built under the instruction of the Earl of Derby, Willam de Ferrers and there it stood for 500 years.
		The Castle was eventually removed in 1726 and replaced with the church of St George, designed by dock engineer Thomas Steers.
		The construction of underground public toilets in the area provided an invaluable opportunity to excavate the site of the Castle in the 1920's and the location and course of the moat were plotted more accurately than ever before.
	www.timbosliverpool.co.uk /history/castle.htm (309 words)

	Vanished Castles
		Some castles have vanished without a trace, or with only a fragment of masonry to mark the location of a once great castle.
		Greenhalgh Castle located in Lancashire England: All that remains of this castle, licensed in 1490 and built by Thomas Stanley, is one piece of tower.
		Liverpool Castle located in Liverpool England: The castle was torn down during the Commonwealth.
	www.castles-of-britain.com /castlepu.htm (1387 words)

	Liverpool Official Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Liverpool was chosen as central to the theme of industrialisation and the fact that it was 'a supreme example of a commercial port at the time of Britain's greatest global significance'.
		Liverpool City Council spent six months in collaboration with other relevant agencies developing a nomination document to back up the provisional citation – and this was announced as successful in 2003.
		Liverpool's historic buildings are instantly recognisable and are a proud reminder that this was a hugely important maritime and mercantile city on the world stage; gateway to the new world.
	www.british-publishing.com /Pages/Liverpool2004/present.html (2882 words)

	Liverpool - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Liverpool Castle was built in the 13th century and was removed in
		Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral), the largest brick building in the world, and the first enclosed integrated dock system in the world.
		The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts which was set up by Sir Paul McCartney in 1996, to train artistes and technicians, in the building which formerly housed the
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~eushrair/Liverpool.htm (1460 words)

	Liverpool Hotels, Liverpool Bed and Breakfast, Liverpool Guest House, Liverpool Lodgings and other Liverpool ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Thistle Liverpool has 226 rooms and is situated in a prime location for the City Centre.
		The hotel is close to all the main corporate business in Liverpool and easy access to and from the M6.
		The Dolby Hotel, Liverpool is ideally situated overlooking the waters of The Albert Dock and is a twenty minute walk or a five minute drive from the town centre of Liverpool.
	www.liverpool-hotels-site.co.uk (685 words)

	62 Castle St. Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom - Discounted rates at www.bookings.net
		62 Castle St is a stunning, modern and exclusive city centre boutique hotel, formally known as the Trials Hotel.
		Located in Liverpool City Centre, 62 Castle St is a tranquil haven, mixing luscious interiors with impeccable service from the attentive staff makes this a truly luxury hotel.
		Liverpool delivers a vibrant blend of art, architecture, music, sport and history, and well deserves the title European Capital of Culture 2008.
	www.bookings.net /hotel/gb/62-castle-st.en.html (1045 words)

	Leasowe Castle in Liverpool - Book the Leasowe Castle hotel with AHoliday.to (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		An attractive alternative to staying in the city centre, Leasowe Castle has good rail and road links to the heart of Liverpool.
		Also has great connections with all local golf clubs and the hotel is happy to arrange all golfing details for your duration.
		Situated at the top of the Wirral Peninsula, facing the sea at Mockbeggar Wharf, the hotel is a short drive through the tunnels at Birkenhead or Wallasey to Liverpool city centre.
	www.aferry.de /Hotels/LiverpoolHotel-OCTOLPLLEA.htm (307 words)

	Bat Castle of Liverpool's Count Dracula
		His first attempt were pitiful and he spent months trying to reverse the spell he'd cast and which had turned him into Marijuana which he deemed useless for his purpose.
		Dracula didn't fancy the heat of Zimbabwe or somewhere similar so he took up residence in the attic of a public house which had previously been named in honour of the edifice he had graced for many years.
		Castle Bat is now a market, known as the 'Heritage Market', but in people like me Dracula's deadly legacy lives on.
	www.liverpooltales.com /Liverpoolinsideout9e.htm (578 words)

	Liverpool Food and Drink Festival 23rd October - 30th October 2006: restaurants, culture, awards, dining, cuisine, eat, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Situated on Castle Street within the heart of Liverpool’s financial quarter, & only 200 metres from the city’s night life, the Olive Press is a busy thriving restaurant that is ideal to relax any day of the week.
		The Restaurants minimal warm interior draws inspiration from the rail signals at the nearby station, this is not only reflected in the name but in the spacious décor as well.
		Just Liverpool is a free magazine reflecting life in the most exciting city in the UK today.
	www.liverpoolfoodanddrink.com /f_list.asp (951 words)

	Liverpool & Hotels With e-travelguide.info
		Liverpool is well known for its Chinese restaurants, and Far East on the edge of China Town is one of the city’s finest.
		Liverpool’s Allerton Road is a popular and trendy place for eating out, and The Other Place is at the hub of the scene.
		Liverpool has more than its fair share of Indian restaurants, and in The Gulshan, the city can boast of having one of the best in the region.
	www.e-travelguide.info /liverpool/eatingout.htm (420 words)

	BBC - Liverpool - Coast - Coast 360
		The museum dedicated to Liverpool's varied and rich maritime history.
		The Cunard Building is a lasting example of Liverpool's role as a great port city.
		The Town Hall in Liverpool's city centre a sign of the city's immense wealth.
	www.bbc.co.uk /liverpool/coast05/360/index.shtml (113 words)

	Poll book 1832
		The Poll Book for the election of members of Parliament for the Borough of Liverpool was one of many produced throughout the country in an apparent act of celebration of the emancipation the 1832 act had brought about.
		At the very end of the Poll Book there is a table called a "General Statement of Electors Polled" which divides the votes cast for each candidate between three divisions of electors according to their profession, thus highlighting the popularity of different viewpoints within different sections of the community.
		Further information about the voting rights of Liverpool Citizens can be seen in the Liverpool Record Office from where the reference to "The Origin of the Freemen in Liverpool" is taken.
	www.liverpool-genealogy.org.uk /1832Pollbook/Pollbook1832.htm (982 words)

	The History of Liverpool - by Dorothy Wane
		The capture of Liverpool meant that the people's party could interrupt the supplies coming from Ireland, from the lord lieutenant to the king.
		The town was in a strongly defensive position, being protected by the river and the pool on three sides and fortified on the fourth.
		The Castle itself was destroyed as a fortress by order of Charles the Second, who did not like the spirit which the inhabitants of Liverpool had shown during the great Civil War; and the ruins of the castle were swept away in the rign of George the First.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/park/346/history3.html (585 words)

	Accommodation in Liverpool hotels and lodgings - ASE.net
		The International Inn is a newly developed hostel in the hub of Liverpool City Centre...
		The Liverpool Moat House is a superior first class hotel located in the city centre near Lime street...
		The Liverpool Marriott City Centre is a modern full-service hotel located in the heart of Liverpool....
	www.ase.net /servlet/HotelList/201/53.4099998474121/-3/Liverpool (227 words)

	Old and antique prints and maps: England, prints and county maps >>>, Lancashire & Isle of Man antique prints and maps
		"Liverpool from Lime Street, 1797" tinted stone lithograph by W.G.Herdman, published in Pictorial Relics of Ancient Liverpool, 1843.
		Lancashire, Liverpool, Brunswick House & Springfield House, 1843
		Lancashire, Liverpool, Windmill near the North Shore, 1843
	www.antiqueprints.com /products.php?cat=126&pg=5 (610 words)

	1207
		As part of the Liverpool 2007 project, both real and virtual model-making skills are being developed and used by adults and children in the local community to retrace our communal heritage.
		Models showing how the city may have looked in 1207, recreating Liverpool's original seven streets as well as the Pool, and building models of Liverpool Castle, the Tower, the Church, a market place and houses.
		To complement these computer-generated models, children at Hey Green School in Wavertree have also made a model of Liverpool as it was in 1207.
	www.liverpool2007.org.uk /1207/1207alt.htm (345 words)

	Halton Castle - Liverpool in a Day: things to do - The Official Tourist Information Website for Liverpool and Merseyside
		Halton Castle stands on a prominent rocky hill overlooking the River Mersey.
		The Castle Hotel public house is set within the historic wall of the castle in what was originally the 18th century courthouse.
		Over the coming months, further work will be undertaken at the Castle which will make it more accessible to visitors.
	www.visitliverpool.com /site/liverpool-in-a-day/halton-castle-p68221map (281 words)

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