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ARTICLES RELATED TO Liverpool - Sport | | | |  Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - HistoryIn 1190 the place was known as 'Liuerpul', meaning a pool or creek with muddy water. Other origins of the name have been suggested, including 'elverpool', a reference to the large number of eels in the Mersey.
The origins of the city are usually dated from August 1207 when letters patent were issued by King John advertising the establishment of a new borough at Liverpool, and inviting settlers to come and take up holdings there. It is thought that the king wanted a port in the district that was free from the control of the earl of Che ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Media Because no television broadcasters are based there, Liverpool could be seen as poorly represented in the media when compared with other major UK cities. The ITV region which covers Liverpool is ITV Granada, which based in Manchester. The BBC's regional news is also based in Manchester. This arrangement has always been controversial locally and one which will likely become more so with the BBC decision to build a new national facilties in Manchester, increasing Manche ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Economy The economy of Liverpool is beginning to recover from its long post WWII decline. Between 1995 and 2001 GVA per head grew at 6.3% annum. This compared with 5.8% for inner London and 5.7% for Bristol. The rate of Jobs growth was 9.2% compared with a national average of 4.9% for the same period, 1998-2002.
Like the rest of the United Kingdom the city has seen a large growth in service industries and has several major call centres. The activities of the port have left the site with a communications infrastructure that had for a long time ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Famous Liverpudlians A great many famous names have been associated with Liverpool; for a list, see List of famous people from Liverpool.
Liverpool has also played a large part in UK (and sometimes world) Pop Music culture since the 1960s. For a list of some noteworthy groups from the area, consult the list of famous bands from Liverpool.
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Education In Liverpool primary education is available in various forms supported by the state include secular, Church of England, Islamic, Jewish and Roman Catholic. Currently no specific Islamic secondary education is provided.
One of Liverpool important early schools was The Liverpool Blue Coat School was founded in 1708 as a charitable school, it continues today. Liverpool College[6] is the leading private school. Another of Liverpool's notable senior schools is St. Edward's College, a former pri ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Culture Inhabitants of Liverpool are referred to as "Liverpudlians" and nicknamed "Scousers", though this term is often (erroneously) used to cover other Merseysiders. They are noted for their distinctive accent and dialect, called Scouse.
Liverpool has a vibrant artistic life. Several pre-Raphaelites are among the important paintings in the Walker Art Gallery. Sudley House contains another major collection of pre 20th century art [3]. The Tate Liverpool gallery houses the modern art collection of the Tate in the north of England. The Liverpo ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Important landmarks and buildings The built environment of Liverpool contains over 2,500 listed buildings (26 Grade I and 85 Grade II*) it is the inheritance of high-minded public spirit since the later 18th century, largely with Dissenter impetus, that has resulted in more public sculpture than in any UK city aside from Westminster, more listed buildings than any city apart from London and, surprisingly, more Georgian houses than the City of Bath.
In 2004 Liverpool's waterfront was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the justification is Liverpool's importance ...
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| | | | Liverpool - Sport: Encyclopedia II - Liverpool - Transport There are three tunnels under the River Mersey: one railway tunnel, the Mersey Railway Tunnel, and two road tunnels, Queensway Tunnel and Kingsway Tunnel. There is also the Mersey Ferry, made famous by the song Ferry Cross the Mersey by Gerry and the Pacemakers. In fact the song is now played on the ferryboats themselves every time they prepare to dock at Liverpool.
In 2001, Liverpool Airport, situated near Speke in the south of the city, was renamed Liverpool John Lennon Airport, in honour of the late Beatle John Lennon. The a ...
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