The 19th century Liverpool industrial revolution and 20th century developments prove to be an integral part of the history of Liverpool.
Liverpool history dates back to the 13th century when the first traces of a township were found with the establishment of a tidal pool on the banks of the Mersey River.
13th century in Liverpool
The Liverpool port was founded by King John in the year 1207, which became the center for trade and commerce. Soon after, it became a trading partner with Ireland, which had been conquered by King John. Some of the chief imports to Liverpool included skins, hides and many other items. The chief exports included coal, woolen cloth, knives and leather goods.
As trade industry expanded, the city of Liverpool acquired a new market that led to the establishment of residential areas for the traders and businessmen. With the establishment of English colonies in North America and the West Indies, there was a territorial expansion of Liverpool as well.
17th and the 18th century in Liverpool
The Liverpool history is further accentuated by cultural developments in the 17th-18th century, that included
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the building up of churches and cathedrals like that of St. Peters Church ( built in the year 1704), which was the first church in Liverpool.
18th and the 19th century in Liverpool
The 18th and the 19th centuries proved to be an important juncture in Liverpool history, especially with the advent of Industrial revolution. Numerous canals were built and trade relations were established with Ireland. With the advent of complex machineries, Liverpool turned into an important industrial hub. The invention of steam engine by James Watt proved to be a gateway towards modern engineering and technology.
Liverpool 20th century
20th century in Liverpool was the defining period in the history of Liverpool since the city witnessed a cultural amalgamation, especially when there was a huge influx of immigrants from all over Europe. Welsh, Irish and Italian immigrants formed the major part of population in Liverpool. World War II was also an important event in Liverpool that saw a change in the economic and social condition of Liverpool. Thousands of people were rendered homeless due to the bombings during the war. Post war, houses and council flats were being built to rehabilitate the people.
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