Liverpool - City of Culture!
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Liverpool is a vibrant and busy city. It was named capital of culture in 2008 and for good reason too. Liverpool has many fantastic attractions and the people of Liverpool are proud its history, culture and heritage.
Liverpool was founded in 1207 and was given city status in 1880. It was recorded in 2001 that Liverpool had a population of 816,216 and is still growing.
Liverpool's status as a city and subsequent growth was earned through the success of the city's famous port and by the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade had travelled through the port.
Liverpool is perhaps most famous for the legendary band the Beatles whose popularity became a global phenomena from the 1960's. Their success drove the Mersey beat sound and their music has been a huge influence on music and popular culture ever since.
Liverpool is also the home of two famous premier league football clubs; Liverpool FC and Everton.
Liverpool was awarded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 for its celebrated waterfront, which UNESCO said, represents a 'supreme example of a commercial port at the time of Britain's greatest global significance'. If you are planning a trip to Liverpool, it is well worth visiting the Albert Dock, Tate Liverpool, The Walker Gallery and the Merseyside Maritime Museum and opening in 2011 is the new Liverpool Museum, which is in a stunning new building at the Liverpool Pier Head.
If you are looking to shop till you drop, Liverpool has plenty of shops on offer. From the new Liverpool One shopping centre, the Metquarter to the Cavern Walks, you are sure to find something to suit every shopper's tastes.
Liverpool is also famous for it's nightlife and you will find that you have many wonderful bars and nightclubs to choose from. There are also many fabulous theatres, comedy clubs and music venues too. Liverpool is also a culinary delight as there are hundreds of restaurants all around the city, serving cuisine from around the globe. There is the much-celebrated restaurant at Hope Street Hotel and even Jamie Oliver has now opened a new restaurant in Liverpool too!
If you are planning a trip to the UK this year, then Liverpool should definitely be on your to do list! With so much to offer, Liverpool really does offer the traveller something for everyone! Young and old alike can enjoy Liverpool's various attractions.
Becky Jane is currently studying at Liverpool University and is researching Liverpool Escorts as part of her thesis. She was also a former model and has experience working for a Liverpool Model Agency as a Liverpool Escort.
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