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The culture of Liverpool incorporates a wide range of activities within the city of Liverpool, England. The city is an important centre for culture not just in the northwest of England, but also the United Kingdom more broadly. Its contributions to culture internationally were recognised in 2008, when it was named the European Capital of Culture.
The Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City comprised six separate locations throughout the centre of the city, each of which related to a different component and time in Liverpool's maritime history. [7] The inscribed sites extended for approximately 4 km ( 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles) north-south along the city's waterfront and stretched approximately 1 km ...
Liverpool city centre is the administrative, commercial, cultural, financial and historical centre of Liverpool and the Liverpool City Region, England.There are different definitions of the city centre for urban planning and local government; however, the boundary of Liverpool city centre is broadly marked by the inner city districts of Vauxhall, Everton, Edge Hill, Kensington and Toxteth.
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'.
William Brown Street in Liverpool, England, is a road that is remarkable for its concentration of public buildings. It is sometimes referred to as the "Cultural Quarter" . Originally known as Shaw's Brow , a coaching road east from the city, it is named after William Brown , a local MP and philanthropist, who in 1860 donated land in the area ...
The museum also features: Little Liverpool, a gallery for children under six; History Detectives, an interactive archaeology and history resource centre; a 180-seat theatre for community and audio-visual performances and meeting facilities. [7] It also has a gallery called "City Soldiers" which tells the story of the King's Regiment. [8]
Museum of Liverpool: 2011: Open: Liverpool's social and cultural history. The museum follows the Museum of Liverpool Life, open 1993–2006: National Conservation Centre: 1996: Closed: Art, conservation science and technology. Closed to the public 17 December 2010. Conservation work continues behind the scenes.
Liverpool also has a Hindu community, with a Mandir on Edge Lane, Edge Hill. The Shri Radha Krishna Temple from the Hindu Cultural Organisation in Liverpool is located there. [250] Liverpool also has the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in Wavertree [251] and a BaháΚΌí Centre in the same area. [252]