This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest cities. It
provides a nostalgic look at Liverpool's past and highlights the special
character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs
are taken from the Historic England Archive, a unique collection of over
12 million photographs, drawings, plans and documents covering England's
archaeology, architecture, social and local history. Pictures date from
the earliest days of photography to the present and cover subjects from
Bronze Age burials and medieval churches to cinemas and seaside resorts.
Historic England: Liverpool shows the city as it once was, from its
streets and alleyways to its vast docks. Special emphasis is given to
aerial views that demonstrate the changing townscape of the city and the
setting of its buildings. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
this once small fishing village was transformed into a mighty commercial
powerhouse, growing rapidly into the greatest port in the entire British
Empire outside London. However, the city's fortunes changed dramatically
in the twentieth century. Post-war decline was particularly brutal in
Liverpool and by 1980 the city's population had reduced by over half;
its infrastructure and economy were decaying, and its political leaders
were leading the city towards complete collapse. Liverpool is a UNESCO
World Heritage City today. It boasts the fastest growing economy in
Britain and has been a European Capital of Culture. Liverpool truly is
one of the country's great cities and this book will help you discover
its rich and colourful history.
