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	A Brief History of Liverpool
		Liverpool is very much a city of the 21st-century and the John Lennon Aiport, named for one of Liverpool's most famous sons, to-day, welcomes visitors from every corner of the globe.
		Liverpool soon became a treasure house of precious cargoes from all over the world and the Pier Head landing stage is reputed to be the largest floating quay in the world.
		Liverpool has a strong maritime history that goes back over 800 years and there is much that bears witness to this illustrious seafaring prowess to be seen in the town and the museums.
	www.liverpoolcityportal.co.uk /history/history_index.html (1012 words)

	Liverpool - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1884, 1900 and 1929, Eisteddfod was held in Liverpool.
		Historically Liverpool is part of the traditional county of Lancashire, and became a county borough in 1888.
		Liverpool John Moores University is one of the polytechnics given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the Littlewoods retail group.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Liverpool (2734 words)

	Liverpool - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside in north west England, on the north side of the Mersey estuary.
		Historically Liverpool was part of the traditional county of Lancashire, Liverpool had become independent of Lancashire in 1888 when it became a county borough.
		Liverpool John Moores University is one of the polytechnic s given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the Littlewoods retail group.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /liverpool.htm (2330 words)

	Liverpool [Definition] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Liverpool is a city A city is an urban area, differentiated from a town, village, or hamlet by size, population density, importance, or legal status.
		Liverpool University The University of Liverpool is a university in the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
		Liverpool has a train In rail transport, a train consists of a single or several connected rail vehicles that are capable of being moved together along a guideway to transport freight or passengers from one place to another along a planned route.
	www.wikimirror.com /Liverpool (13865 words)

	Liverpool (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Liverpool is internationally famous for being the city where the musicians, the Beatles, originated.
		Liverpool Castle was built in the 13th century and was removed in 1726.
		Liverpool JMU is one of the polytechnic s given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the Littlewoods retail group.
	www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/Liverpool.htm (1908 words)

	Ron's Liverpool - Buildings
		Liverpool has some superb buildings which amazingly were in general unappreciated until the last few years.
		The cathedral replaced St.Peters in Church Street. It was decided to build the cathedral in 1901, the foundation stone was laid in 1904 and it was consecrated in 1924.
		The building is at Wellington Road and Mill Street and was built in the memory of Florence Hall, daughter of Sir Bernard Hall after she died young.
	members.aceweb.com /ronsmith/liverpool/buildings.htm (581 words)

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		Liverpool became a city of great contrasts, ranging from the tens of thousands who lived amid disease and squalor in cramped cellars to the merchants who built lavish homes for themselves and, in moments of benevolence, also built great public buildings, some of which still stand today, and splendid parks.
		Liverpool's pre-eminence as one of the world's major ports had resulted in the city becoming a major commercial centre due to the paperwork surrounding the transit, sale and insurance of the cargoes.
		Liverpool continued as a major port, so much so that by 1930 it was calculated that a total of nine million emigrants had set sail from the Mersey in the 100 years from 1830.
	www.seeliverpool.com /culture/history.htm (1740 words)

	Visitors to Liverpool
		Liverpool became a county borough in 1207, and from its beginnings as a port it was associated with the transport of soldiers and military supplies to Ireland, and with general trade.
		The port of Liverpool had long since eclipsed Chester in importance, and the area surrounding was also growing in importance, with industrial areas to the north (including the Cheshire salt deposits), the textile areas of the Pennines and their fringes, and the metallurgical areas of the Midlands.
		Liverpool lacks the medieval grandeur of Bristol, but despite constant rebuilding much survives from the 18th century, though it is difficult to visualize the elegant town that existed on the sandstone hill now crowned by the city's two cathedrals.
	www.orange-pages.d2g.com /visitors.htm (1801 words)

	Liverpool - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - TESTVERSION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Though not as pre-eminent as a century ago, it still possesses some manufacturing base, and is internationally famous as a port, as well as for being the city where The Beatles originated, and for its football clubs.
		In Liverpool primary education is available in various forms suported by the state include secular, Church of England, Islamic, Jewish and Roman Catholic.
		Liverpool JMU is one of the polytechnics given university status in 1992 and is named after the owner of the Littlewoods retail group.
	www.wissen-im-web.net /wiki/Liverpool (2151 words)

	Liverpool (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Liverpool is internationally famous as a port, for being the city where the Beatles originated, and for the it's football clubs!
		In the middle of the 16th century the population of Liverpool was only around 500, and the area was regarded as subordinate to Chester, EnglandChester until the 1650s.
		From that time may be traced the rapid progress of population and commerce, until Liverpool had become the second metropolis of Great Britain: In the 18th century, as trade from the West Indies was added to that of Ireland and Europe, Liverpool began to grow.
	www.33beat.com /Liverpool.html (2417 words)

	Liverpool - Virtual Tour of the City of Liverpool, England
		Liverpool is a city in North West England, along the eastern side of the Mersey River Estuary.
		The docks are central to Liverpool's history, with arguably the best-known being Albert Dock: the first enclosed, non-combustible dock warehouse system in the world and the first structure in Britain to be built entirely of cast iron, brick and stone, designed by Jesse Hartley.
		The first is the Royal Liver Building, built in the early 1900s and surmounted by two bronze domes with a Liver Bird (the symbol of Liverpool) on each.
	www.vrliverpool.co.uk (404 words)

	THE SJS FILES -Photograph of Liverpool (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		The Port of Liverpool Building is the southernmost of the three fine buildings forming the famous Mersey waterfront, well known to seafarers sailing into the port of Liverpool.
		The other two buildings are the Cunard and the Royal Liver Buildings.
		Building of the Port of Liverpool offices, commenced in 1904, opening in 1907 amidst argument regarding the money spent on the fine furnishings and copper dome.
	www.sjsfiles.btinternet.co.uk /img0028.htm (121 words)

	Liverpool - KnowledgeIsFun.com
		Whilst it has lost most of its manufacturing base, Liverpool is still internationally famous as a port, and the city from which The Beatles originated.
		In weeks following October 7, 2004, much of Liverpool once again united in grief following the news of Kenneth Bigley's beheading in Iraq – Bigley was a Liverpudlian civilian whose kidnapping and execution was felt by at least some persons living in Liverpool as a particularly Liverpudlian tragedy.
		The Tate Liverpool gallery houses the modern art collection of the Tate in the north of England.
	www.knowledgeisfun.com /L/Li/Liverpool.php (2346 words)

	Canon Digital Photography Forums - The world in one city
		The building is the Port of Liverpool building and, as many will know, was the centre for Liverpool's growth as a major world port.
		A number of buildings in Liverpool still have sub-cellars that were originally constructed to house slaves who were 'in transit'.
		Liverpool has a slavery museum and it is a very emotional place to visit.
	photography-on-the.net /forum/printthread.php?t=54703 (200 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 (2388 words)

	BBC - Liverpool - Coast - Stage 4 - Cunard Building
		Walk towards the Cunard Building which is the middle building of the three, close to you is a statue of Edward VII on a horse.
		The liners provided employment for armies of people in Liverpool, each time one arrived as the last passengers left down the gang plank heading the other way was a procession of painters, cleaners, plumbers and a variety of other tradespeople who would go onboard to prepare the ship for her next voyage.
		Liverpool laundries would provide the thousands of clean sheets, towels and napkins needed for a voyage, in the 1900’s there were approximately 300 laundries in the city.
	www.bbc.co.uk /liverpool/content/articles/2005/07/20/coast05walks_stage4.shtml (674 words)

	downtown Liverpool: 100 years
		This was their own contemporary desire for Liverpool to reach new heights of commerce, commercial pride and civic identity at a time when Liverpool was perhaps at its apotheosis in terms of trade and power.
		The specification of the materials in the building, although high, are not in keeping with the much earlier Georgian quarter surrounding the proposed development.
		A building of such a scale is totally out of character with the existing buildings and Liverpool's fine Georgian Town Hall.
	downtownliverpool.org /designPlus/100years.htm (590 words)

	Liverpool - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Liverpool Castle was built in the 13th century and was removed in
		Liverpool expanded significantly in the nineteenth century and a number of major buildings were constructed (St. George's Hall, Lime Street Station etc.).
		Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral), the largest brick building in the world, and the first enclosed integrated dock system in the world.
	www.mtholyoke.edu /~eushrair/Liverpool.htm (1460 words)

	Architecture
		Liverpool is undoubtedly one of the greatest cities in the world.
		Liverpool also has a wealth of green space with more than 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) of public park.
		The aim is to create a visitor destination of international quality - the Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre, a centrepiece for 2008, combining arena, conference and exhibition facilities - with a development of residential, hotel, office, retail, leisure, community and open space uses.
	www.liverpool08.com /AboutLiverpool/Architecture/index.asp (423 words)

	Timbo's Liverpool - Liverpool Landmarks
		The building was left as a memorial to the casualties of the blitz.
		The Church is one of many buildings to be illuminated as part of the £1.2m City of Light project which is being run by Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Vision and will eventually see 30 buildings bathed in light by 2006.
		The building together with it's magnificent council chamber and ballroom underwent careful restoration in 1993 and took two years to complete.
	www.timbosliverpool.co.uk /landmarks/index2.htm (1283 words)

	Liverpool tours: tourist information and sightseeing guide
		Liverpool is a major city in England (2001 population: 440,000).
		On the banks of the River Mersey in the Albert Dock are some beautiful buildings called the Port of Liverpool Building, the Royal Liver Building, and the Cunard Building, all of which are connected with the shipping business.
		Liverpool was one of the key ports used for the slave trade: many Africans slaves were transported to the Caribbean to work on sugar plantations.
	www.ukstudentlife.com /Travel/Tours/England/Liverpool.htm (1058 words)

	Liverpool Buildings, Real Estate, Architecture, Skyscrapers and Construction Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		Liverpool is a unique port city in North West England with a rich history and a promising future.
		Liverpool is also a city of invention; the world's first passenger railway ran from here to Manchester in 1830, Diabetes was discovered here in 1776, the first ever trans-Atlantic telegram was carried out here in 1886, the world's first lifeboat service was created here in 1776 and the city is home top Europe's oldest Chinatown.
		The modern-day skyline is still dominated by Liverpool's historic landmarks; the Royal Liver Building, the two Cathedrals and the Port of Liverpool Building.
	www.emporis.com /en/wm/ci/?id=100642 (343 words)

	Port of Liverpool Building (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		The Port of Liverpool Building was designed by Sir Arnold Thornley, and was the first of the three world famous buildings (which are are known as Liverpool's Three Grace's) to be built, opening in 1907.
		The building was constructed from Portland Stone in a neo-gothic style.
		The building was constructed by the Mersey Dock and Harbour Board as their head office.
	www.lmu.livjm.ac.uk /LHOL/content.aspx?itemid=375 (172 words)

	Liverpool Vision - Action Areas - Pier Head
		The Pier Head is also a focal point for Liverpool's history, particularly as a place of embarkation for emigrants to the New World, and its vital role in both World Wars.
		In June 2005, Liverpool City Council endorsed a Planning and Development Brief prepared by Liverpool Vision in collaboration with the two landowners, National Museums Liverpool and Northwest Regional Development Agency, incorporating a masterplan prepared by EDAW.
		The Museum of Liverpool will have a total floorspace of 9745 sq m with galleries on four floors, 80 per cent of the building will be public space.
	www.liverpoolvision.co.uk /actionareas/pierhead.asp (373 words)

	Merseyside and Liverpool Architecture - Royal Liver Building
		Probably the most famous building in Liverpool with its distinctive 18ft high Liver Birds perched atop the clock towers.
		Something of a novelty when it as first built, The Liver Building was one of the first high rise buildings to be mad of reinforced concrete and steel.
		The Liver Building, along with the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building make up Liverpool's Three Graces - one of the most recognisable waterfronts in the world.
	www.merseyguide.co.uk /hh_royalliverbuilding.htm (142 words)

	Liverpool Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation
		Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in North West England, situated along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary.
		Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians and nicknamed "Scousers", in reference to the local meal known as 'scouse', a form of stew.
		Liverpool is famous as a cultural centre, particularly for its connections with modern popular music; the city is the birthplace of The Beatles, probably the most successful and renowned rock band of all time.
	www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk /propertysearch.asp?townCity=Liverpool (1011 words)

	Liverpool World Heritage Bid - Pier Head
		The focal point of the waterfront is the trio of buildings at the Pier Head- the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.
		Although there are Liver Birds on many buildings in Liverpool, it is the two which roost on top of this building that are the biggest in the city and which to many people are the very identity of Liverpool.
		The Port of Liverpool Building was erected as the head office of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
	www.liverpoolworldheritage.com /pierhead.asp (2778 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| England \| Merseyside \| Liverpool to be UK City of Light
		Liverpool is set to have a bright new year as 12 of its significant buildings are to be illuminated on Wednesday.
		The buildings which will be lit up include the Port of Liverpool Building, the Town Hall and the Walker Art Gallery.
		Liverpool is chosen to be the European capital of culture in 2008.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/3358967.stm (443 words)

	Liverpool City Council 1914 What a Storey!
		Liverpool has action-packed calendar of events planned for 2007 full of festivals, parties and parades - and we're all on the guest list.
		Some of the cities famous most famous residents are profiled including poet Roger McGough, who turns 70 in 2007, Liverpool's first Medical Officer of Health Dr William Duncan's will have been appointed 160 years ago in 2007 and Olympic medal-winning swimming star Stephen Parry who turns 30 in 2007.
		Even the Port of Liverpool Building is featured as it is 100 years old in 2007.
	www.liverpool.gov.uk /News/Newsdetail_1914.asp (308 words)

	Liverpool Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-07-18)
		From Left to Right: Atlantic Tower Hotel, St Nicholas's Church, Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and The Port of Liverpool Building.
		Liverpool's Chinatown is the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
		When the film "The Inn of the Sixth Happiness" was being made in North Wales, a lot of the children used in the film were from Liverpool.
	freespace.virgin.net /carol.moore2/Liverpool.htm (444 words)

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