
Books about Liverpool, England
About the city of Liverpool, England
Liverpool lies on the north-west coast of England, east of the Mersey Estuary.
History and Tourism
Liverpool was granted a royal charter by King John in 1207 and received city status in 1880. It was part of the large north-west county of Lancashire until the formation of the county of Merseyside in 1974.
The Port of Liverpool developed from the 1700s when the nearby River Dee increasingly silted, resulting in the River Mersey becoming more suitable for maritime trade with the north west of England. The C19th was a time of great expansion and increasing wealth for many.
During the C20th there were many and various challenges and changes, the most dramatic of which occurred during WW2 when Liverpool was heavily bombed. Of the historic architecture that survived WW2 much was destroyed by the extensive demolishing and building works that followed. On a more positive note, much entertainmenent and musical talent emerged from Liverpool during the 1960s. The industrial decline of the 1970-80s affected Liverpool as well as many other urban areas in the north of England. Regeneration followed, an early project being the redevelopment of the Albert Dock (above) during 1981-4.
Other areas that have also benefited from redevelopment include the former King's Dock which is now the location of the Echo Arena, Prince's Dock which is now home to a modern 22-storey residential complex and the Keel Wharf waterfront where the Liverpool Wheel opened in 2010.
Sports
Comment about Liverpool would be incomplete without mention of the city's football clubs, Liverpool F.C. ('the Reds') and their neighbours who play in blue, Everton F.C.. The third professional Merseyside football club is Tranmere Rovers F.C..
Other sporting activities are also pursued but most locals would probably agree that on Merseyside football is the most popular sport.
See also news from, about or mentioning Liverpool, England.

by Britt G. Allcroft ISBN: 1080808329 ASIN: 1080808329 149 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Independently published Price: 14.95 USD |
The Liverpool Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists by ISBN: 0857845209 ASIN: 0857845209 128 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: UIT Cambridge Ltd. Price: 19.99 USD |
111 Places in Liverpool That You Shouldn't Miss (111 Places in .... That You Must Not Miss) by Peter de Figueiredo, Julian Treuherz ISBN: 3954517698 ASIN: 3954517698 240 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Emons Publishers Price: 19.90 USD |
by Britt G. Allcroft ISBN: 1544979363 ASIN: 1544979363 150 pages (Paperback) Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Price: 15.95 USD |
Wallpaper* City Guide Liverpool (Wallpaper City Guides) by Wallpaper* ISBN: 0714864269 ASIN: 0714864269 103 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Phaidon Press Price: 12.95 USD |
by Isaac M. Harland ISBN: 1091748241 ASIN: 1091748241 24 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Independently published Price: 8.99 USD |
by Ian Collard ISBN: 1445604140 ASIN: 1445604140 96 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Amberley Publishing Price: 24.95 USD |
Walks from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal by Mary Welsh, Christine Isherwood ISBN: 1852842121 ASIN: 1852842121 144 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Cicerone Press |
by Writing Souls' Travel Guides ISBN: 1981379983 ASIN: 1981379983 54 pages (Paperback) Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Price: 19.73 USD |
by Alex Tulloch ISBN: 0752460064 ASIN: 0752460064 192 pages (Hardcover) Publisher: The History Press Price: 18.95 USD |
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