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The history of Liverpool can be traced back to 1190 when the place was known as 'Liuerpul', possibly meaning a pool or creek with muddy water, though other origins of the name have been suggested. The borough was founded by royal charter in 1207 by King John , made up of only seven streets in the shape of the letter 'H'.
Liverpool's heritage site was divided into six areas, with the waterfront—home to the Royal Albert Dock—holding particular importance. In total, 380 features and 138 hectares (about 340 acres ...
OS first edition map of Pembroke Place, Liverpool in 1850. In the early 1800s, around 40% of the population lived in cellar dwellings, known even at that time to be of poor living quality. [5] Construction of court housing expanded between 1820–1840, responding to the rapid population growth of largely poor and unskilled workers.
Picture of Liverpool; or, Stranger's Guide (2nd ed.), Liverpool: Printed by Jones and Wright, and sold by Woodward and Alderson, 1808, OL 25319603M; John Corry (1810), The history of Liverpool, from the earliest authenticated period down to the present time, Liverpool: William Robinson "Liverpool". Commercial Directory for 1818-19-20.
This week, Liverpool City Council leader Liam Robinson became the only non-world leader to be given a chance to speak at the important COP 24 climate conference. But his speech about the council's ...
Royden, Mike (2017), 'The Poor Law and Workhouse in Liverpool' in Tales from the 'Pool, Creative Dreams, ISBN 978-0993552410 Royden, Mike (2000) ‘The Nineteenth century Poor Law in Liverpool and its Hinterland: Towards the Origins of the Workhouse Infirmary’, Journal of the Liverpool Medical History Society , Volume 11
Royden, Mike, 'The Poor Law and Workhouse in Liverpool' in Tales from the 'Pool, (2017) Creative Dreams, ISBN 978-0993552410; Royden, Mike, ‘The Nineteenth century Poor Law in Liverpool and its Hinterland: Towards the Origins of the Workhouse Infirmary’, Journal of the Liverpool Medical History Society, Volume 11 (2000) Shaw-Taylor, Leigh.
By 1750 Liverpool was the pre-eminent slave trading port in Great Britain. Thereafter Liverpool's control of the industry continued to grow. [6] In the period between 1793 and 1807, when the slave trade was abolished, Liverpool accounted for 84.7% of all slave voyages, with London accounting for 12% and Bristol 3.3%. [7]