| Introduction | | | | England, Islamic, Jewish and Roman |
| Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough in the | | | | Catholic. Currently no specific Islamic secondary |
| North West of | | | | education is provided. |
| England. Liverpool is one of England's core cities, | | | | Liverpool has three universities:o The University of |
| situated along theeastern side of the Mersey Estuary, | | | | Liverpoolo Liverpool John Moores Universityo Liverpool |
| with the city centre located about | | | | Hope University |
| 5 miles inland from the Irish Sea. Liverpool has a varied | | | | It also has a university college, Edge Hill College of |
| topographybeing built across a ridge of hills rising up to | | | | Higher |
| a height of around 70metres above sea-level at | | | | Education. Liverpool John Moores University is one of |
| Everton Hill. | | | | the polytechnicsgiven university status in 1992 and is |
| History | | | | named after the owner of the |
| In 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a | | | | Littlewoods retail group. The Liverpool School of |
| pool or creek withmuddy water. Other origins of the | | | | Tropical Medicine wasfounded to address some of |
| name have been suggested, including | | | | the problems created by trade; today itcontinues as a |
| 'elverpool', a reference to the large number of eels in | | | | post graduate school and is one of only two |
| the Mersey. Theorigins of the city date back from | | | | institutionson world that house the de facto standard |
| August 1207 when patent letters wereissued by King | | | | anti-venom repository. |
| John advertising the establishment of a the new | | | | The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, which was |
| boroughof Liverpool, and inviting settlers to come and | | | | set up by Sir |
| take up holdings. Inthe 18th century, as trade from the | | | | Paul McCartney in 1996, is famous for training the |
| West Indies grew on top of thatfrom Ireland and | | | | artistes andtechnicians. |
| Europe, Liverpool began to grow. | | | | Sports |
| The first wet dock in Britain was built in Liverpool in | | | | In sporting terms, it boasts two internationally known |
| 1715. Liverpoolexpanded significantly in the 19th century | | | | football clubs, |
| and a number of majorbuildings were constructed. In | | | | Everton F.C. and Liverpool FC. Liverpool Football Club |
| the 1960s Liverpool became a centre ofyouth culture. | | | | (often knownsimply as Liverpool), an English football |
| The city produced the distinctive Merseybeat sound, | | | | club based in the North-Westof England, are the |
| and,most famously, The Beatles. In recent years, the | | | | current champions of Europe (2004-2005) and |
| city has emphasisedits cultural attractions, winning the | | | | themost successful English football team. |
| accolade of European City of | | | | Liverpool has won five European Cups, and 18 Football |
| Culture for 2008. | | | | League titles ontop of being the English club to have |
| Place of interest | | | | won the most number of UEFA Cups, |
| The infrastructure of Liverpool contains over 2,500 | | | | European Supercups and English League Cups. |
| listed buildings. | | | | Liverpool Football Club is not to be confused with |
| It is the inheritance of high-minded public spirit since the | | | | Liverpool (Rugby) |
| later 18thcentury, largely with Dissenter impetus, that | | | | Football Club, which was formed in 1858 and is now |
| has resulted in morepublic sculptures created than in | | | | known as Liverpool |
| any UK city besides Westminster in | | | | St. Helens. |
| London. | | | | Hotels & Accommodation |
| The Anglican Cathedral has the longest nave, largest | | | | The dedicated team at SleepUK can assist and advise |
| organ and heaviestand highest peal of bells in the | | | | on all your |
| world. | | | | Liverpool hotel requirements. Online and offline access |
| Architects well represented in Liverpool:o Giles Gilbert | | | | to Liverpool'saccommodation network ensures |
| Scott,o Peter Ellis,o Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, ando John | | | | travelers will be offered the bestpossible deal at the |
| Foster | | | | time of your visit whether you require luxuryhotels in |
| Sir Edwin Lutyens is represented by the completed | | | | Liverpool or budget hotels in Liverpool. |
| crypt of hisprojected Metropolitan Cathedral, which | | | | Hotels in all categories are opening in Liverpool all the |
| was built to a simpler designby Frederick Gibberd. | | | | time,reflecting the city's renewed prosperity and |
| Some of the famous places to visit are:o Albert | | | | popularity as ashort-break destination. |
| Docko Bluecoat Arts Centreo Cast Iron Shoreo | | | | Or travelers may choose one of the fine hotels in |
| Cunard Buildingo Lime Street Stationo Royal Liver | | | | Wirral, theattractive peninsula between the River |
| Buildingo Oriel Chambers design by Peter Ellis.o The | | | | Mersey and the River Dee. Aswell as some fine |
| Philharmonic Dining Roomso Pier Heado Quigginso St | | | | hotels, Wirral also boast large areas of National |
| George's Hallo The Beatles Storyo Town-Hallo | | | | Trust land, country parks and spectacular coastal |
| Williamson's tunnels | | | | scenery. To the northof Liverpool, in the graceful resort |
| Museums & Art Galleries | | | | of Southport, famed for thesplendour of its Victorian |
| Liverpool has some greatest museum and art galleries. | | | | shopping arcades and promenade, there's agreat |
| Bluecoat | | | | choice of hotels to suit every visitor. |
| Arts Centre, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Museum | | | | Accommodation in the area frequently sells out so be |
| of Liverpool Life, the | | | | sure to guaranteeyour stay by booking online today. |
| Beatles Story, and Walker Art Gallery are some of | | | | Some other hotels, listed here, varyfrom affordable to |
| them. Besides museumand art galleries Liverpool | | | | luxury hotels -Hanover Hotel, Park Lodge, The Suites |
| possesses some famous theatres. Theyrepresent | | | | Hotel, Regent Maritime Hotel, |
| Liverpool and its culture, and also a good tourist | | | | The Dolby Hotel, |
| attractionin Liverpool. Among all the theaters Empire, | | | | Radisson SAS |
| Everyman, Neptune, | | | | Liverpool, Hope |
| Philharmonic Hall, The Playhouse, Royal Court, Unity are | | | | Street Hotel,Aachen |
| big names tomention about. | | | | Hotel, Campanile |
| Shopping | | | | Hotel Liverpool, The |
| Pedestrian shopping areas with boutiques, specialty | | | | Feathers Hotel, Thistle |
| shops, anddepartment stores include Church Street, | | | | Liverpool, Days |
| Lord Street, Bold Street, | | | | Serviced Apartments Liverpool, Liverpool City Centre |
| Whitechapel, and Paradise Street. On the river, Albert | | | | Premier Travel Inn, The Sir Thomas Hotel, |
| Dock also housesa collection of small shops. For | | | | Throstles Nest Hotel. |
| shopping centers Cavern Walks on | | | | Tours and Sightseeing |
| Mathew Street, the heart of Beatleland, or Quiggins | | | | Organised tours in Liverpool have variety in their theme |
| Centre. | | | | and accordingto the theme the contents also changes. |
| To buy that special piece of Beatles memorabilia, | | | | The most widely chosen toursare based on Sports or |
| wander through the | | | | on The Beatles. These tours contains place ofinterests, |
| Beatles Shop, or the Heritage Shop. | | | | famous buildings, museums etc. Cavern City Tours |
| For a huge selection of British crafts, famous places | | | | isthe most comprehensive tour operator in the city. |
| are Bluecoat | | | | Transport |
| Display Centre, with its gallery of metal, ceramics, glass, | | | | There are three tunnels under the River Mersey: one |
| jewelry,and wood pieces by some 350 British | | | | railway tunnel, the |
| craftspeople. | | | | Mersey Railway Tunnel, and two road tunnels, |
| Frank Green's is where one can find prints by this | | | | Queensway Tunnel and |
| famous local artistwho has been capturing the | | | | Kingsway Tunnel. There is also the Mersey Ferry, |
| Liverpool scene on canvas since the 1960s. | | | | made famous by thesong Ferry Cross the Mersey by |
| These art works includes city secular buildings, | | | | Gerry and the Pacemakers. In fact thesong is now |
| churches, and streetlife. | | | | played on the ferryboats themselves every time they |
| Food & Drink | | | | prepareto dock at Liverpool. |
| For such a world-famous city, Liverpool has yet to | | | | Speke Airport was renamed Liverpool |
| host a world-classrestaurant. Listed are the best | | | | John Lennon Airport, in honour of the late Beatle John |
| non-hotel restaurants it has to offer: | | | | Lennon. |
| 60 Hope St., Bar Italia, Far East, Shangri-La, Simply | | | | Liverpool has a train system called Merseyrail, the |
| Heathcote's, Tate | | | | sections in thecity centre are mostly underground. The |
| Café. | | | | lines terminate at Southport, |
| Education | | | | Ormskirk, Kirkby, Hunts Cross, Ellesmere Port, West |
| Primary education is available in various forms | | | | Kirby, New Brightonand Chester. |
| supported by the stateincluding Secular, Church of | | | | |