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A Guide For Those Seeking New Homes in Liverpool Welcome to New Homes Liverpool, the website which aims to provide invaluable information for people searching for new homes in Liverpool. The city of Liverpool is situated on the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary in the borough of Merseyside. With a growing population in excess of 435,000 people, there is a growing demand for new homes in Liverpool. Dating back to 1207, Liverpool grew to be the second largest industrial port in the United Kingdom and at one point 40% of all the world’s trade passed through Liverpool docks. The most visited and famous Liverpool Property is The Albert Docks, which is home to the largest collection of Grade 1 listed buildings in the United Kingdom and receives about 5 Million visitors each year. The Albert Docks are also home to The Beatles Story, a museum dedicated to the success of the band, The Beatles. Another Liverpool property that should not be missed is Liverpool Cathedral, one of two cathedrals within the city. Built between 1904 and 1978, this Anglican cathedral is the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom and is the fifth largest in the world. Its gothic architecture is another reason why this cathedral is regarded as one of the greatest buildings constructed in the 20th century and has in the past been described as one of the great buildings in the world. Since 1892, Anfield is home to the premiership team Liverpool Football club, which is regarded as a 4 star UEFA Elite Stadium and has the capacity of 45,000. Goodison Park is the home of liverpool’s other premiership team, Everton, which was opened in 1892. Boasting excellent commuting routes from Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and situated on the M62, A555 and A41; making new homes in Liverpool ideal for commuters, wishing to work away from the city. On these pages we aim to tell you more about life in Liverpool, it’s history, educational facilities, associations and organizations to ensure that your search for new homes in Liverpool is both well informed and fruitful. CLOSE TO LIVERPOOL CHESTER – 21 MILES SAINT HELENS – 12 MILES CONWY – 55 MILES SOUTHPORT – 19 MILES BLACKPOOL – 55 MILES SALE – 33 MILES CREWE – 47 MILES WREXHAM – 32 MILES MANCHESTER -34 MILES BLACKBURN – 42 MILES AREAS OR SUBURBS OF LIVERPOOL ALLERTON CHILDWALL COXTETH DOVECOT EDGE HILL FAZAKERLEY GARSTON HUNTS CROSS KENSINGTON LARKHILL LEE VALLEY LISTER OLD SWAN PARKLANDS SEFTON SPELLOW TOXTETH WALTON WAVERTREE WOOLTON Famous people from Liverpool . . . Beryl Bainbridge: An acclaimed writer, nominated several times for the Booker Prize Tom Baker: Actor and eccentric, famous for his portrayal of the lead role in Doctor Who in the 1970s and 80s Pete Best: former Beatle Cilla Black: Singer and entertainer, and until recently, presenter of the long running TV show Blind Date Jamie Carragher: England and Liverpool footballer Kim Cattrall: Actress, acted as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City Steven Gerrard: Footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C George Harrison: Guitarist with The Beatles Frank Hornby: Railway toys and Meccano businessman Josh Kirby: Artist and Illustrator John Lennon: Vocalist and rhythm guitarist of The Beatles Paul McCartney: Singer and bassist with The Beatles Steve McManaman: Liverpool F.C, Real Madrid and England Footballer Robert Morris: American Financier and signatory of the Declaration of Independence Phil Redmond: Television writer, producer and media entrepreneur. Created Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, as well as reviving the fortunes of Emmerdale Anne Robinson: Journalist, host of hit TV game show The Weakest Lin Wayne Rooney: Footballer. Manchester United and England Ringo Starr (né Richard Starkey): Drummer with The Beatles Mal Young: Television producer and executive, has overseen such shows as Brookside, EastEnders, The Bill and Doctor Who |