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|text='''Liverpool''' is a major city in southern Lancashire. It stands on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough by King John in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880. Today it is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom. | |text='''Liverpool''' is a major city in southern Lancashire. It stands on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough by King John in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880. Today it is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom. | ||
The urbanisation and expansion of Liverpool were both largely brought about by the city's status as a major port. By the 18th century, trade from | The urbanisation and expansion of Liverpool were both largely brought about by the city's status as a major port. By the 18th century, trade from Ireland, the Americas, the West Indies and Europe furthered the economic expansion of Liverpool. By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's docks, contributing to Liverpool's rise as a major city. | ||
The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the "Merseybeat" era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city's modern economy.}}<noinclude> | The popularity of The Beatles and the other groups from the "Merseybeat" era contributes to Liverpool's status as a tourist destination; tourism forms a significant part of the city's modern economy.}}<noinclude> | ||
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