http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/ Liverpool Accommodation, Restaurants, Visitors Guide Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:39:11 PST en-us http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-6.asp Gallery Water Street, William Brown Street, The landing stage, Storage wrapped P-51 Mustang fighters, Upper Duke Street, Rodney Street, Old Pictures of Liverpool 6 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:55:04 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-6.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-5.asp Gallery south john street, lord street, st georges, Opening Liverpool and Manchester Railway, Ranelag Street, Old Pictures of Liverpool 5 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:50:07 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-5.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-4.asp Gallery Liverpool Exhibition, Edge Lane, 1913, Old Pictures of Liverpool 4, Lord Street, London Road Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:44:38 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-4.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-3.asp Gallery Old Pictures of Liverpool 3, Lime street, st georges hall, Georges Dock, Goree Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:30:14 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-3.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-2.asp Gallery Church Street, Custom House Liverpool, Albert Dock, Bold Street, Old Pictures of Liverpool 2 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:15:47 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-2.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-1.asp Gallery St Georges Hall , Church Street, Ferry, Landing Dock, Mersey Tunnel, Old Pictures of Liverpool 1 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:03:57 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/Gallery/Old-Pictures-of-Liverpool-1.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Origins-of-Liverpool.asp History Although a small motte and bailey castle had earlier been built by the Normans at West Derby, the origins of the city of Liverpool are usually dated from 28 August 1207 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:36:45 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Origins-of-Liverpool.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Elizabethan-era-and-the-Civil-War.asp History By the end of the sixteenth century, the town began to be able to take advantage of economic revival and the silting of the River Dee to win trade, mainly from Chester, to Ireland, the Isle of Man and elsewhere. In 1626, King Charles I gave the town a new and improved charter. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:31:32 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Elizabethan-era-and-the-Civil-War.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Industrial-revolution.asp History The international trade of the city grew, based, as well as on slaves, on a wide range of commodities - including, in particular, cotton, for which the city became the leading world market, supplying the textile mills of Manchester and Lancashire. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:12:47 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Industrial-revolution.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Liverpool-Slavery-Trade.asp History On 3 October 1699, the very same year that Liverpool had been granted status as an independent parish, Liverpool's first 'recorded' slave ship, named "Liverpool Merchant", set sail for Africa, arriving in Barbados with a 'cargo' of 220 Africans. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:07:27 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/history/Liverpool-Slavery-Trade.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/sportsvenues/Aintree-Racecourse.asp Sports Venues Aintree Racecourse, Aintree is one of the world’s most famous racecourses. With over two miles of luscious green racetrack. Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:58:35 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/sportsvenues/Aintree-Racecourse.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Western-Approaches-Museum.asp Attractions Western Approaches Museum - Today, the historical war time bunker has been restored and opened to the public as a memorial to those who died to achieve it. It is the original building where the original battle was fought and won. It has been reconstructed exactly how it used to be. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:42:02 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Western-Approaches-Museum.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/The-Bluecoat.asp Entertainment The Bluecoat - The Bluecoat is the oldest Grade 1 listed building in central Liverpool and re-opened in March 2008, after a £14.5m redevelopment, as a major landmark on the UK map of contemporary culture. The Bluecoat uses its spaces to showcase talent across all creative disciplines including visual art, music, literature, dance and live art and is a hub for new talent, providing studio spaces for artists within a unique creative community. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:39:44 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/The-Bluecoat.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Speke-Hall.asp Attractions Speke Hall - A rare Tudor manor house, in a most unusual setting, surrounded by fragrant gardens protected by a collar of woodland. Constructed by a devout Catholic family, keen to impress visitors with their home's grandeur, in particular the Great Hall, this beautiful building has witnessed more than 400 years of turbulent history. Priests fleeing persecution in the 16th century were offered sanctuary, hiding in the secret priest's hole. Fascinating insights into the lives and work of the Victorian servants are revealed in the kitchen and dairy, while Tudor servants slept in the roof space. A perfect oasis from modern life. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:37:40 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Speke-Hall.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Liverpool-Cathedral.asp Attractions Liverpool Cathedral - The cathedral is a centre of worship and celebration, exploring the mystery and glory of God and responding to His love. It is a centre of Learning, obeying Christ's commission to make known the Gospel through preaching, worship, education programmes and special events. It is a centre of hospitality, welcoming all of our visitors from all corners of the globe, and affirming our common humanity. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:37:08 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Liverpool-Cathedral.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Mr-Hardmans-Photographic-Studio.asp Attractions Mr Hardman's Photographic Studio Step back in time to 1950 in this fascinating house ¿ view the studio, darkroom and living quarters of the renowned portrait photographer E. Chambré Hardman and his wife Margaret. The memorabilia of post-war daily life is displayed alongside portraits of Liverpool people and landscape photographs of the surrounding countryside. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:36:16 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/attractions/Mr-Hardmans-Photographic-Studio.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/The-Masque.asp Entertainment The Masque - The Masque is a brand new music venue in Liverpool born out of the ashes of the old Barfly. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:33:31 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/The-Masque.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Creamfields-Liverpool.asp Entertainment Creamfields Liverpool - Creamfields is a large dance music festival featuring DJs and live acts. It is held annually on the UK's August Bank Holiday weekend in Daresbury Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:24:19 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Creamfields-Liverpool.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Liverpool-Sound-City.asp Entertainment Liverpool Sound City - Liverpool Sound City is a four day festival this year running from 19th to 22nd May 2010 and is held at the Hard Days Night Hotel and multiple venues and spaces in Liverpool's cultural quarter. Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:23:31 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Liverpool-Sound-City.asp http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Liverpool-02-Academy.asp Entertainment Liverpool 02 Academy , The O2 Academy Liverpool (formerly the Carling Academy Liverpool) is a music venue in London Road Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:22:28 PST http://www.gotoliverpool.co.uk/entertainment/Liverpool-02-Academy.asp