Liverpool - Changing place over time Flashcards
(28 cards)
What award did Liverpool win in 2008?
European Capital of Culture
What was unemployment like in Liverpool?
One of the highest in the UK
What musical group gave some fame to Liverpool?
The Beatles, in 1960s
When did the Liverpool docklands decline?
1950
What was the Irish population of Liverpool in 1851?
25%
When did the Liverpool to Manchester railway open?
1830
When did the first wet dock open in Liverpool?
1715
What investment was given to Liverpool in 2004?
£1bn for regeneration
What is the reputation of Liverpool?
Political instability and strikes.
Known as the “neglected city of the North”
What are the two Liverpool regeneration projects?
Liverpool One
Albert Dock
How many people did the Liverpool One project bring in the first year?
13 million
What is Liverpool One?
Incorporates retail, leisure and offices
What is the project called that built Liverpool One?
Paradise Project
What percentage of retailers were new to Liverpool during the Liverpool One regeneration?
40%
How much land did the Liverpool One regeneration use?
42 acres of under-utilised land
When did Albert dock originally open?
1846
What was the issue with the original Albert Dock?
Became too small for modern ships (containerisation)
When did Albert dock close?
1972
After the Albert dock regeneration, how many visitors were attracted to the area?
100,000 per week. Up 46%
What was the regeneration like for Albert dock?
underwent a 20 year regeneration project.
Built trendy restaurants, bars, retail space, apartments and offices
How much land was used for mixed use accommodation in the Albert dock regeneration?
1.3 million square feet
When did the population of Liverpool spike?
1951 at 800,000
In 2012, how many people visited Liverpool?
57 million visitors
How many hotel rooms were sold in Liverpool city centre in 2013?
1.3 million
