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Website. liverpool.gov.uk. Liverpool is a cathedral city, port city, and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England. It had a population of 496,770 in 2022. [ 3 ] The city is located on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary, adjacent to the Irish Sea, and is approximately 178 miles (286 km) northwest of London.
History of Liverpool. 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'.
1237 – Liverpool Castle, (1237–1726). [4] 1266 – Liverpool passed into the hands of Edmund Crouchback, Earl of Lancaster. [4] 1292 – John De More becomes Lord Mayor of Liverpool. 1295 – Borough sent two members to the first royal parliament, [4] 1298 – Liverpool fair active. [3] 1349 – The Black Death plague hits Liverpool.
In common with many cities, Liverpool's population is younger than that of England as a whole, with 42.3% of its population under the age of 30, compared to an English average of 37.4%. [6] Those of working age make up 65.1% of the population. [6] Industry sectors of Liverpool over time
Liverpool Cathedral is a Church of England cathedral in the city of Liverpool, England. It is the seat of the bishop of Liverpool and is the mother church of the diocese of Liverpool. The church may be formally referred to as the Cathedral Church of Christ in Liverpool. [ 1 ] It is the largest cathedral and religious building in Britain, [ 2 ...
Robbie Fowler was the scorer of the fastest hat-trick in Liverpool history. Alex Raisbeck was the captain for Liverpool's first league triumph in 1901, his tenure being from 1899 to 1909. Jamie Redknapp was captain from 1999 to 2001. Jordan Henderson was captain from 2015 to 2023.
Clark Rampling, architect of the Liverpool Medical Institution (1835–37) Thomas Rickman whose early career as an architect was spent in Liverpool, designed St George's Church, Everton (1813–1815) and St Michael's Church, Aigburth (1814) Thomas Ripley, designed the 2nd Custom House (1717–22), long demolished.
Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England. The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. Founded in 1892, the club joined the Football League the following year and has played its home games at Anfield since its formation. Liverpool is one of the most valuable and widely ...