by Nathaniel Gingell
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Royal Liver Building, including Liver Birds
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The
borough of Liverpool was founded by royal charter in 1207 by King John, and was
made up of only seven streets in the shape of the letter 'H'.
Scouse
is a type of stew made from chunks of meat with potatoes, carrots and
onion. It is particularly associated with the port of Liverpool, which is why
the residents of that city are often referred to as "Scousers".
There
is a mythical bird called the Liver bird which is on the crest of the city
Liverpool. The two birds on top of the Liver Building clock towers are called
Bella and Bertie, with Bertie looking over the city and Bella guiding sailors
home.
Liverpool
is well known for a fantastic Irish heritage. This is because
approximately 200 years ago people escaped to Liverpool leaving poverty and
famine behind in Ireland.
Liverpool
is also the city with Europe’s oldest Chinatown, which was first established in
the mid-1800’s.
Liverpool
cathedral is the largest cathedral in the country.
There
are 2 famous football clubs in Liverpool. By November 2023,
Liverpool
had won 99 of their 243 meetings and Everton had won 67, with 77 games ending
in a draw.
Liverpool
is famous for its musicians. Famous examples include: The Beatles, Red Rum Club
and Echo and the Bunnymen.
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