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About Liverpool
Liverpool, as the maritime capital of Britain, has a reputation as an unglamorous working-class town, and it is
tragedy deserted dockside area reflects the hardships wrought by the economic change of the 1980s. Yet mo Liverpool
can boast of world-class theatres, a symphony orchestra, a variety of restaurants and thriving
nightly. Liverpool is a world city of international
renown, with its instantly recognizable waterfront, unique accent and famous sons and daughters. Based in the heart
of Northwest England, Liverpool is also Britain's favourite day trip destination according to the national tourist
board.
Liverpool, with its famous waterfront on the River Mersey, is a great shipping port and industrial center. King John
launched it on its road to glory when he granted it a charter in 1207. Before that, it had been a tiny 12
th
-century fishing
village, but it quickly became a port for shipping men and materials to Ireland. In the 18
th century, it grew to
prominence because of the sugar, spice, and tobacco trade with the Americans. By the time Victoria came to the
throne, Liverpool had become Britain’s biggest commercial seaport.
As the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool has long been a popular tourist attraction. But the Beatle heritage is
the character of the «Scouse» people than in such workaday landmarks as Strawberry Fields and the «Eleanor
Indeed», the fabled Cavern Club, where the Beatles honed their craft, has been razed. The real secret of the Beatles
dockside melting pot ensured a continual influx of less-than-proper music and attitudes from overseas. Visitors who
simply must get the official version of events are directed to the city-sponsored Beatle exhibit and Dock. The Albert
Dock itself is widely considered Britain’s most successful large-scale tourist renovation.
Recent refurbishing of the Albert Dock, the establishment of a Maritime Museum, and the conversion of warehouses
into little stores similar to those in Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco have made this an up-and-coming area once
again, with many attractions for visitors. Liverpudlians are proud of their city, with its new hotels, two cathedrals,
shopping and entertainment complexes, and parks. And of course, whether they are fans of the Fab Four or not, most
visitors to Liverpool want to see where Beatlemania began.
European Capital of Culture - what does it mean?
From 2005, there will be a new European Capital of Culture every year. This is a revival of the well-known City of
Culture programme, which benefited Glasgow so much back in 1990.Far from being just another title; it is an ideal
opportunity to celebrate the cultural accomplishments of Europe's great cities and to involve the community as a
whole in that celebration. It is also an opportunity for further development. Glasgow experienced substantial
economic and social benefits during its period as the City of Culture, both strengthening and promoting its own
impressive regeneration. In 2008, the European Capital of Culture will be in the UK and Liverpool is one of the cities
bidding for the title. Competition will be fierce, but the title is very much worth the battle, and Liverpool's claim is a
very strong one indeed. Our bid team has the support of not just the City Council but also many cultural and business
leaders. When the people of Liverpool get behind the bid too, we can and will be the European Capital of Culture in
2008.The benefits of winning the title are quite tangible. It will do so much more than simply throw the spotlight on
all of the city's cultural and artistic achievements. The world already knows about the Beatles and our famous football
teams.