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Liverpool history

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Early history

King John’s letters patent of 1207 announced the foundation of the borough of Liverpool . By the middle of the 16th century, the population was still around 500 . The original seven streets were laid out in an H shape: Bank Street (now Water Street), Castle Street, Chapel Street, Dale Street, Juggler Street, Tithebarn Street and Whiteacre Street .

19th century

By the start of the 19th century, a large volume of trade was passing through Liverpool . In 1830, Liverpool and Manchester became the first cities to have an intercity rail link . Britain was a major market for cotton imported from the Deep South of the United States, which fed the textile industry in the country . Liverpool was the only British city ever to have its own Whitehall office .

20th century

During the Great Depression of the 1930s, unemployment peaked at around 30% in the city . During the Second World War, the critical strategic importance of Liverpool was recognised by both Hitler and Churchill . A significant West Indian black community has existed in Liverpool since the first two decades of the 20th century . In the 1960s Liverpool was the centre of the “Merseybeat” sound, which became synonymous with the Beatles .

21st century

Tourism has also become a significant factor in Liverpool’s economy . In 2004, property developer Grosvenor started the Paradise Project, a £920 m development based on Paradise Street . Renamed ‘Liverpool ONE,’ the centre opened in May 2008 . In 2007, the city celebrated the 800th anniversary of the founding of the borough of Liverpool .

Inventions and innovations

Railways, transatlantic steamships, municipal trams, and electric trains were all pioneered in Liverpool as modes of mass transit . The first School for the Blind, Mechanics’ Institute, High School for Girls, council house, and Juvenile Court were all founded in Liverpool . Charities such as the RSPCA, NSPCC, Age Concern, Relate, and Citizen’s Advice Bureau all evolved from work in the city .

  

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