Liverpool's docks and historic centre reflect its importance as a commercial port, central to the Industrial Revolution and the growth of the British Empire. In the mid-19th century, Britain produced 40% of the world's goods and Liverpool was the prime port for the transatlantic shipping of cargo and passengers. More shamefully, between 1699 and 1807, Liverpool transported 1364930 African slaves as compared to London's 744721.
The Mersey Railway Tunnel opened in 1886 and in 1903 became the world's fisrt to transport an electrified railway under a waterway.
From the airport
The Mersey Railway Tunnel opened in 1886 and in 1903 became the world's fisrt to transport an electrified railway under a waterway.
From the airport
Train: Buses 80A and 86A go to Liverpool South Parkway for trains to Liverpool Lime Street.
Bus: Arriva's Airlink 500 runs to the city centre every 20 minutes, 5am-5.30pm, then every 30 minutes until midnight.
Shop
From zoom-focus binoculars to anchor-shaped doorknockers, Nauticalia stocks reproduction shipping memorabilia.
Nearly 40 years old, Probe is a true Liverpool legend and still the best place in town to acquire rare vinyl and CDs.
The city centre is compact with a mix of high-street and one-off shops. Renshaw Street houses the "Barcelona", a red-brick building crammed with vintage shops.
Nearly 40 years old, Probe is a true Liverpool legend and still the best place in town to acquire rare vinyl and CDs.
The city centre is compact with a mix of high-street and one-off shops. Renshaw Street houses the "Barcelona", a red-brick building crammed with vintage shops.
The World Museum's Ancient Egypt Gallery houses 1300 objects including five human mummies and a rare belt worn by the last great pharaoh king.
A 15-minute train ride takes you to Waterloo, once a Victorian resort and now home to sculptor Antony Gormley's famous iron men sculptures, plus rare wildlife including the natterjack toad.
Choc-a-bloc with bars, clubs and restaurants, including Mexican, Indian, Italian and Japanese, all within 100 metres or so, the once crumbling Ropewalks is now one of the city's liveliest districts by night.
Day trip
Martin Mere. The Martin Mere Wildlife Centre is home to 100 rare species of ducks, geese, swans and flamingos, and just 45 minutes drive from Liverpool. Facilities include a cafe overlooking the wetlands and accessible hides.
Delamere Forest Park. Facilities at Cheshire's largest wooded area, less than an hour's drive from Liverpool, include a cafe, cycle hire, picnic sites, way-marked paths and an all-ability trail.
Delamere Forest Park. Facilities at Cheshire's largest wooded area, less than an hour's drive from Liverpool, include a cafe, cycle hire, picnic sites, way-marked paths and an all-ability trail.
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