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Liverpool is a city found in the northwestern region of England.

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The city of Liverpool is found in the northwestern region of England. It is positioned on the estuary of the River Mersey, which leads out into the Irish Sea. King John established Liverpool as a borough in 1207; it was elevated to the status of a city in 1880. The population of the metropolitan area is over 2.25 million; this places it as the fifth largest city in the UK.

See the fact file below for more information on Liverpool, or you can download our 27-page Liverpool worksheet pack to utilize within the classroom or home environment.

Key Facts & Information

Etymology

  • The name originates from the Old English lifer, which refers to murky or thick water, and pōl, which refers to a pool or creek. It was first mentioned as Liuerpul in the year 1190. According to the Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names, “Liverpool’s original reference was to a pool or tidal creek now filled up into which two streams drained.” 
  • In the year 1207, King John sent a royal decree announcing the formation of a new borough that was to be called “Livpul.” These letters are considered to be the beginning of the City of Liverpool.

History

  • Liverpool’s timezone falls on the UTC +0 or Greenwich Mean Time. During the Daylight Saving Time (DTS), it becomes UTC +1 or the British Summer Time. 
  • By the beginning of the 19th century, Liverpool was handling a significant amount of trade, and the city’s riches could be seen reflected in the construction of numerous important structures. Various exotic animals could also be seen as pets by the rich.
  • Through the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which opened in 1830, Liverpool and Manchester became the first cities in the world to be connected to one another by rail. The population continued to increase at a high rate, particularly during the 1840s, when Irish immigrants started arriving in hundreds of thousands due to the Great Famine in Ireland. This caused the population to surge.
  • It is estimated that over 75 percent of Scousers have Irish ancestry, and Liverpool has the most significant Irish legacy of any city in the UK. Between 1845 and 1849, a large number of people fled Ireland in order to escape the Great Famine. 
  • Immigrants from all across Europe flocked to Liverpool in the latter half of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century. This led to the development of a wide variety of religious buildings in the city for the newly formed racial, ethnic, and religious communities; the majority of these structures are still in operation today.
  • In addition, it is the location of the oldest Black community in the United Kingdom as well as the oldest Chinese community in all of Europe. Furthermore, it is the location of the largest Chinese Arch in all of Europe.
  • Liverpudlians are the official name for natives of Liverpool as well as some long-term residents of the city.  However,  they are more commonly known as Scousers, which is a reference to Scouse, a local stew that was made popular by sailors in the city. Scouse is also the most common name for the local accent and dialect. 
  • During World War II in 1940, the city of Liverpool was subjected to the Blitz, which resulted in 80 air attacks that destroyed homes and killed nearly 2,700 residents of the city. The remnants of St. Luke’s Church, which was destroyed during the Blitz in Liverpool, are one of the city’s most moving icons. Locally known as “The Bombed Out Church,” it was destroyed on May 5, 1941, when it was struck by an incendiary bomb.
  • John Foster Senior and John Foster Junior, were responsible for the design of St. Luke’s Church, which was constructed between the years 1811 and 1832. In addition to serving as a church for the local community, it also served as a performance venue up until the year 1849.

Slave Trade

  • Despite the fact that it was a late entrant into the slave trade, by 1740 Liverpool had overtaken both Bristol and London to become the capital of the slave trade in Britain. In 1792, Liverpool was home to 131 sailing vessels capable of crossing the Atlantic.
  • The International Slavery Museum, which can be found today at the Royal Albert Dock, is dedicated to remembering and documenting Liverpool’s significant contribution to the transatlantic slave trade. This contribution is commemorated throughout the museum. By 1750, the second half of 18th century, Liverpool was a key port for the trade of slaves, and its ships and traders held a dominant position in the transatlantic slave trade.
  • The slave trade was the foundation of the city’s success, and the reinvestment of the revenues stimulated the growth of business and industry not just in the north-west of England but also in the Midlands.
  • The Slave Trade Act of 1807 put an end to the commercialization of slave labor in Britain for good. As the anniversary of this act on March 25th approaches once more, taking the lead from Liverpool, it is time that more people and institutions be upfront about the legacy that slavery has left behind.

Culture and Tourism

  • In the 1800s, Liverpool served as the primary port of embarkation for Irish and English emigrants heading to the United States. Today, Liverpool continues to be an important port. The Cunard and White Star Lines both had their ports of registry in Liverpool, and the RMS Titanic was also registered there. The city is home to a new cruise terminal, which has resulted in an increase in the number of visitors. 
  • The fact that more Irish people settled in Liverpool than in any other region of England is largely responsible for the city’s reputation as England’s most Catholic city. Liverpool’s Catholic population is much higher than that of any other portion of England. 
  • The most popular sport in the city is soccer, and the city is home to two Premier League teams: Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. The city of Liverpool is the only one in England to have hosted top-flight football every season since the formation of the Football League in 1888. Additionally, Liverpool F.C. is the British club that has won the most titles in the European Cup, which is considered to be the most prestigious competition.
  • The city of Liverpool’s vast collection of parks and open spaces has been described as the “most important in the country” by England’s Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest From 2004 until 2021, several areas of the city center of Liverpool were designated as World Heritage Sites.
  • Before Liverpool was named the European Capital of Culture in 2008, many of the city’s landmarks had already been designated as World Heritage sites. These are the following:
  • The Royal Liver Building, which was constructed between in 1911 and was one of the first structures in the world constructed using reinforced concrete. Along with the Cunard Structure and the Port of Liverpool building, it is one of the “three graces” that can be found at the Pier Head. The other two graces are the Pier Head Lighthouse and the Royal Liver Building. They have become an iconic representation of Liverpool, and you can find them all across the city.
  • The Royal Albert Dock, which was the world’s first non-combustible dock because it did not contain any wood in its structure and has since undergone extensive renovations.
  • St. George’s Hall, was the first building in the UK to make an attempt to install air conditioning. A blue plaque bearing the inscription “World’s First Air-Conditioned Building” is affixed to one of the walls on the exterior of the structure.

Music

  • Liverpool is also well-known for its culture, architecture, and connections to various transport networks. The city has a strong connection to the arts, particularly music; the fact that it became a popular tourist destination is largely attributed to the success of The Beatles, who are widely regarded as the most important band in the history of popular music.
  • Local reports say that the Liverpool economy associated to the Beatles is rising by up to 15% per year, and the report also stated that the Beatles’ songs are becoming increasingly famous in Brazil and China in addition to the more established fan bases in Europe and the United States.
  • According to the assessment that was commissioned by Liverpool City Council, the impact of the band is also responsible for supporting 2,335 employment in the city.
  • The city of Liverpool holds the title of “World Capital City of Pop” according to Guinness World Records because of its prominence in the world of music. A greater number of musicians from Liverpool than from any other city in the world have had singles debut at number one, making Liverpool the city with the most number one hit singles of any city in the world.
  • In the early 1980s, Echo & the Bunnymen had a string of hits in the United Kingdom thanks to their gloomy post-punk and Doors-influenced psychedelia sound, which was described as “dark and swirling.”
  • The band began to acquire momentum with the release of the more ambitious and atmospheric Heaven Up Here in 1981; the album became their first record to chart in the top ten of the UK album charts. After those two years, the band released Porcupine, which went on to become their most successful single.
  • Gerry and the Pacemakers were a British beat group that rose to prominence during the Merseybeat movement of the 1960s. Early on in their careers, The Beatles and The Pacemakers became fierce competitors since they frequently appeared in the same venues in Germany and England. Rock and roll, doo wop, R&B, and soul were the four musical styles that came together to form what became known as the “Liverpool Sound.”
  • They were the first group to have their first three single releases all debut at number one on the UK Singles Chart. These singles were titled “How Do You Do It?,” “I Like It,” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Liverpool, England Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle that includes everything you need to know about Liverpool, England across 27 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use worksheets that are perfect for teaching kids about Liverpool, a city found in the northwestern region of England.

Complete List of Included Worksheets

Below is a list of all the worksheets included in this document.

  1. Liverpool, England Facts
  2. What Am I To You?
  3. Fill The Ball
  4. World City of Pop
  5. World Heritage Sites
  6. What’s The Truth
  7. Liverpool Slambook
  8. The Center of Slavery
  9. Tour Me in Liverpool
  10. A Race of Races
  11. Sing For Me!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liverpool, England famous for?

Liverpool is famously known for its music scene, and Guinness World Records even went so far as to dub it the World Capital City of Pop. The most commercially successful and acclaimed band to come out of Liverpool is probably The Beatles.

Is Liverpool expensive to live in?

A family of four can expect to spend approximately 2,915$ (2,513£) per month on living expenses in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This does not include rent costs. A single person can expect to spend 833$ (718£) without rent each month. In comparison to New York, Liverpool is 38.10% less expensive overall.

Why did Liverpool get its name?

The name of the city Liverpool comes from the Old English words lifer and pōl, meaning thick or muddy water and a pool or creek respectively. The first recorded mention of the city by this name dates back to 1190. The Cambridge Dictionary reports that the term originally described a pool or tidal creek that has since been filled in by two streams.

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