Liverpool

Liverpool is a city and seaport in the northwest of England, United Kingdom. Liverpool was created in 1207, when British from the south settled in the north. It then grew gradually. At a population of 466'765 people, Liverpool is the busiest city in the North West of England.

History
During the Middle Ages of England, many who lived in London decided to move to the north. They settled on the banks of the River Mersey, where Liverpool is now located. Many lived there, and the new settlement gradually grew. It was named Liverpool in 1398, became a city in 1880, and was then voted "European's Capital City of Culture" in 2008.

Many called it the "second capital city of England". It was destroyed in 1651, as a result of the English Civil War, but then gradually regrew again. Parliament of Great Britain made a title called Earl of Liverpool, in honor of Liverpool.

During the Atlantic Slave Trade in the 18th century, Liverpool became very popular for the sea exports, selling the slaves on the Pier Head. In 1880, Liverpool became a city. In 1911, the Royal Liver Building was built, which was the tallest building in Europe, Liverpool, and the United Kingdom, and was called the first skyscraper in England.

In 1940, Nazi Germany targeted many British cities in World War II, mainly Liverpool and London. Liverpool was heavily destroyed, killed nearly thousands, and was targeted with a V-1 missile. Liverpool managed to develop again.

In 1962, The Beatles became popular from the Cavern Club, to which they then became the most popular band of all time. Liverpool's success rate rocketed, many coming to see the Beatles play. Many bands came from Liverpool, like Frankie Goes To Hollywood is a popular band too.

In 2007, Liverpool celebrated it's 800th anniversary, many celebrating. Liverpool is still popular, with museums, shops, train stations, buildings, and old artifacts. Liverpool is a large city too, but is smaller than most cities in England.