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Liverpool: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.

• Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary.
• It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880.
• Liverpool is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom and has a population of 435,500.
• Historically a part of Lancashire, the urbanisation and expansion of it were largely brought about by the city's status as a major port.
• By the 18th century, trade from the West Indies, Ireland and mainland Europe coupled with close links with the Atlantic Slave Trade furthered the economic expansion of Liverpool.
• By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through its docks, contributing to its rise as a major city.
• Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as Liverpudlians but are also known as "Scousers", in reference to the local dish known as "scouse", a form of stew.
• Its status as a port city has contributed to its diverse population, which, historically, were drawn from a wide range of peoples, cultures, and religions, particularly those from Ireland.
• The city is also home to the oldest Black African community in the country and the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
• The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the Merseybeat era contributes to its status as a tourist destination.
• In 2004, several areas throughout the city centre were granted World Heritage Site status by UNESCO.
• Referred to as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, the site comprises six separate locations in the city including the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street and includes many of the city's most famous landmarks.
• By the start of the 19th century, 40% of the world's trade was passing through Liverpool and the construction of major buildings reflected this wealth.
• In the 1960s it was the centre of the "Merseybeat" sound which became synonymous with The Beatles and fellow Liverpudlian rock bands.
• From the mid-1970s onwards Liverpool's docks and traditional manufacturing industries went into sharp decline.
• At the end of the 20th century it was concentrating on regeneration, a process which still continues today.
• Liverpool was also the site of the UK's first provincial airport, operating from 1930.