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Liverpool in Merseyside, England was founded as a
borough
in 1207 & granted city
status in 1880.
The popularity of The
Beatles contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination

Liverpool 's Port has always been
busy & a big part of the areas growth - by the early 19th century 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's
docks.
In 1830 Liverpool & Manchester
became the first cities to have an intercity rail link - the Liverpool
and Manchester Railway.


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 From the mid-1970s Liverpool's docks
& manufacturing
industries went into decline. Containerization
meant that the city's docks became largely obsolete.
Tourism has also become a big part in Liverpool's
economy from the popularity of 1960s rock groups including The
Beatles as well as world-class art galleries, museums & landmarks.

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