England: Merseyside : Liverpool

Town, Postcode, Attraction

Liverpool is a lively and vibrant city in Merseyside in the north west of England. The city was, at one time, the second city of the British Empire. From around 1660 the city traded with America and the West Indies and the town saw rapid growth. In 1699 the first recorded slave ship, the Liverpool Merchant, sailed for Africa. In 1715 world's very first commercial wet dock opened in Liverpool, this inspired investment ensured further growth and by the end of the Eighteenth Century ships docking in the port accounted for eighty percent of the UK slave trade and 40% of the world slave trade. In 1799 the trade peaked at over 45,000 slaves sailing from Liverpool and the incoming wealth was so immense that the town became a major financial centre beaten into second place by the nation's capital, London. Even today there exists major embarrassment with regards to the slave trade. All will agree that the trade was despicable but to fully understand the nasty business we must place ourselves in the time. In the United Kingdom 1799 was an eventful year, most will associate the year with the above mentioned fact that it was the very peak of the slave trade but personally 1799 brings to mind the plight of the salt panners and coal miners in Scotland. Few people understand that that year saw the eventual end of a type of serfdom (in these industries) which, in effect, was slavery. Prior to 1775, when an Act was passed abolishing serfdom w(which came to it's natural conclusion in 1775) anybody who worked as a miner for more than a year effectually became the property of the mine owner! Thankfully attitudes towards slavery were beginning to change and by the middle of the Nineteenth Century, following several Acts, slavery was abolished across the British Empire. [To find out more about the Atlantic slave trade take a look at the excellent article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_slave_trade].

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Places To Visit In Liverpool
Visitor Attractions In Liverpool
Getting To Liverpool
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Those who grew rich from the slave trade invested their new found wealth both locally and abroad. Many feel that an element of guilt played some part in the massive civic investment that accompanied the growth in the slave trade however the truth was, more than likely, just plain old civic pride. Today Liverpool benefits greatly from the investments of the Victorians and the city is home to numerous fine buildings, world class art galleries and museums (which include superb exhibitions on slavery).

Sadly the city fell into sharp decline after the slave trade and this remained the case until very recently. During the 1960's Liverpool became world renowned for it's music, particularly the Beatles, and the upbeat and humorous Liverpudlians (inhabitants of Liverpool who are also known as scousers) became the most popular band of all time.

Today the city has changed radically following massive investment but the vast majority of well known landmarks remain. Much is made of the relationship with the Beatles but it is not overpowering and wandering around the city centre you will quickly discover many of the reasons why Liverpool was the European City of Culture in 2009. This vibrant and cosmopolitan city is an excellent place to take a short city break.

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Places To Visit In Liverpool, England
Museums & Art Galleries Amongst the many fantastic museums and art galleries in the city include; Merseyside Maritime Museum, Tate Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum in Birkenhead and the World Museum Liverpool (& Planetarium).
Parks & Gardens, Places Of Natural Beauty There are a great many parks and gardens within the city with many more only a short distance away. Those of note include; Allerton Tower, Bellevale Park, Calderstones Park, Camphill and Woolton Woods, Canalside Park, Childwall Woods and Fields, City centre parks, Croxteth Hall and Country Park, Devonfield Gardens, Doric Park, Everton Park, Falkner Square, Greenbank Park, Larkhill Park, Newsham Park, Norris Green Park, Otterspool Park, Princes Park, Reynolds Park, Sefton Park, Stanley Park, St James Gardens, St Johns Gardens, St Nicholas church, Walton Hall Park and Wavertree Botanic Gardens.
Liverpool Visitor Attractions Places to visit in the city include; Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (Shown at the bottom of the page) and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (shown above right), St Georges Hall (shown above left), Anfield & Goodison Park football grounds as well as the famous Chinatown (shown right). Of course there are plenty of visitor attractions relating to the Beatles but the most popular include the Cavern Quarter, the wonderful Beatles Story and 20 Forthlin Road (Paul McCarney's childhood home). For a great family day out visit Knowsley Safari Park.
Historical Buildings In Liverpool Albert Dock Where you will find the superb International Museum of Slavery, as well as the Tate and many Grade I & II listed buildings. Shown below right. Within the city of Liverpool are a huge number Grade I and Grade II listed buildings. In fact there are far too many to list here individually so we will, at a later date, return to this topic. However a few of the more interesting places include; Speke Hall and the Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre. The most iconic buildings are the Liver building and the Cunnard Building.
Other Places To Visit In Or Near Liverpool Southport The closest seaside resort popular with folk from the city, extremely popular during the Southport Flower Show of the more quirky places to visit take a look at the British Lawnmower Museum which is actually increasing in popularity. Blackpool Another seaside resort but a little further away Blackpool is extremely with people from the north west and Scotland.

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Getting To Liverpool
Road Travelling by road the main routes are via the M6 (North and South), M62 and A1.
Bus & Coach The National Express Coach Station is found about 300m from Lime Street Station serving destinations throughout England including most of the main towns/cities.
Rail Liverpool Lime Street Station is the main train station serving destinations across the UK.
Air Liverpool John Lennon Airport offers flights to various international destinations.

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Hotels In Liverpool

Name	Miles	Guest Rating	Star
Trafalgar Warehouse Apartments 17 Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB Apartment from: £120.00*	0.1		4*
Marriott Liverpool City Centre 1 Queen Square, Liverpool, L1 1RH Rooms from: £95.00*	0.1		4*
Lord Nelson Hotham Street, Liverpool, L3 5PD Rooms from: £40.00*	0.2		2*
Bridpoint Apartments 29-33 Bridport Street, Liverpool, L3 5QF Apartments from: £62.00*	0.2		4*
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Centre Lime Street, St. Johns Precinct, Liverpool, L11NQ Rooms from: £70.00*	0.2		3*
Base Royal Quay 136 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5BB Penthouse Apartment from: £79.00*	0.2		4*
The Liner at Liverpool Lord Nelson Street, Liverpool, L3 5QB Rooms from: £59.00*	0.2		3*
Sir Thomas Hotel 24 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6JB Rooms from: £49.00*	0.2		3*
Premier Apartments Liverpool Hatton Garden, Liverpool, L3 2FE Rooms from: £63.00*	0.2		4*
Base Cumberland Apartments Cumberland Street, Liverpool, L2 Rooms from: £69.00*	0.3		3*
The Eleanor Rigby Hotel 34 Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AL Rooms from: £45.00*	0.3		3*
Britannia Adelphi Hotel Ranelagh Place, Liverpool, L3 5UL Rooms from: £40.00*	0.3		3*
The Reach City Centre Apartments 39 Leeds Street, Liverpool, L3 2DA Rooms from: £80.00*	0.4		3*
The Renshaw Hotel 17-19 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SA Rooms from: £75.00*	0.4		3*
Liverpool Unique City Apartments The Reach, 39 Leeds Street, Liverpool, L3 2DA Apartments from: £99.00*	0.4		3*
Stayliverpool Mount Pleasant Apartments 28 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5SA Apartments from: £55.00*	0.4		3*
Hanover Hotel 62 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AF Rooms from: £35.00*	0.4		2*
Albany Apartment 8 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PA Apartments from: £120.00*	0.4		4*
Hard Days Night Hotel Hard Days Night Hotel 41 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6RR Rooms from: £90.00*	0.4		4*
Base Pall Mall Serviced Apartments Apartment 23 44 Pall Mall, Liverpool, L2 2EN Rooms from: £220.00*	0.4		4*
Novotel Liverpool Centre 40 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4LN Rooms from: £74.80*	0.4		4*
Bridgestreet at Liverpool One 39 Paradise Street, Liverpool, L1 3ED Rooms from: £74.99*	0.5		4*
62 Castle Street Boutique Hotel 62 Castle Street Boutique Hotel, Liverpool, L2 7LQ Rooms from: £79.00*	0.5		4*
Aachen 89 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TB Rooms from: £30.00*	0.5		3*
Stayliverpool Lever Court Apartments 37-41 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AP Apartments from: £35.00*	0.5		4*
Posh Pads at The Casartelli The Casartelli Building 16-20 Hanover Street, Liverpool, L1 4AA Suites from: £79.00*	0.5		4*
Moolin Rouge Apartment 83A Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4HF Apartments from: £65.00*	0.5		3*
Harleys Suites 9 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9HT Suites from: £150.00*	0.5	N/A	3*
Stayliverpool Spectrum Apartments Lever Court, 37-41 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AG Apartments from: £55.00*	0.5		4*
Hatters Liverpool 56-60 Mount Pleasant City Centre, Liverpool, L3 5SH Rooms from: £39.00*	0.5		4*
Feathers Hotel 117-125 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TF Rooms from: £49.00*	0.5		4*
Cultural Quarter Luxury Apartment Oldham Street, Liverpool, L1 2ST Rooms from: £150.00*	0.5		4*
Parr Street Hotel 33-45 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN Rooms from: £55.00*	0.5		4*
The Racquet Club Hargreaves Building 5 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG Rooms from: £60.00*	0.6		4*
Platinum Signature Stay Elysian Fields Apartments Elysian Fields, 21 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DW Apartments from: £79.00*	0.6		3*
Hilton Liverpool 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW Apartments from: £129.00*	0.6		NC
L3 Living @ Merchants Quarters 8 William Jessop Way, Liverpool, L3 1EJ Apartments from: £70.00*	0.6		4*
Atlantic Tower by Thistle Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9RE Rooms from: £69.00*	0.6		4*
Hope Street Hotel 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9DA Rooms from: £63.00*	0.6		4*
Beetham Tower Deluxe Apartment 111 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD Deluxe Apartment from: £140.00*	0.6		4*
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool 107 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD Rooms from: £78.00*	0.6		4*
Roscoe House by Urban Chic 27 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EH Rooms from: £38.95*	0.6		4*
Cocoon @ International Inn 4 South Hunter Street Off Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9JG Rooms from: £40.00*	0.6		3*
Base Manhattan Place 12 Madison Square, Liverpool, L1 5BF Rooms from: £200.00*	0.6		3*
Base The Spectrum 136 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5BB Rooms from: £89.00*	0.6		4*
Base Hudson Gardens Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5BB Apartment from: £79.00*	0.6		3*
Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre 2 St. Nicholas Place Princes Dock, Liverpool, L3 1QW Rooms from: £72.00*	0.7		4*