Liverpool Flashcards
(4 cards)
Liverpool- History
Known as Liverpool
Founded by royal charter
Slave trade
First wet dock opened in 1715
1830 Liverpool to Manchester railway opened
1851 ¼ of population were Irish
Became new York of Europe
Docklands declined
Unemployment was one of the highest in the UK
1960’s Beatles
European capital of culture 2008
Liverpool One- History
Paradise projects
Regenerates 42 acres of underutilised land
Spearheaded by John Lewis & Debenhams
Incorporates retail, leisure & offices
Opened during European capital of culture
Liverpool became one of the top 5 shopping destinations
40% of retailers were new to Liverpool
13 million people in the first year
Liverpool- Regeneration
Liverpool vision
Neglected city of the north
Reputation for political instability & strikes
2004- New leadership, £1billion investment for regeneration
2008 Capital of culture
Albert Dock- History
Dock originally opened in 1846
Became to small for modern ships
Turned over to leisure use in 1920
Closed in 1972, made a conservation area in 1976
Is a UNESCO world heritage site
Underwent a 20 year regeneration
1.3 million square feet of mixed use accommodation
Now compromises of trendy restaurant bars, retail spaces, apartments and offices
Increase of 100,000 visitors per week, up to 46%