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Liverpool Flashcards

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Liverpool- History

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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

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Liverpool One- History

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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

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Liverpool- Regeneration

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Liverpool vision

Neglected city of the north

Reputation for political instability & strikes

2004- New leadership, £1billion investment for regeneration

2008 Capital of culture

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Albert Dock- History

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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%

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