Liverpool Book of Days

Download or read book Liverpool Book of Days written by Steven Horton and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the colourful history of Liverpool with this collection of tales from across the city.Featuring a story for every day of the year, it includes famous historical events, such as the opening of the city’s first dock, the abolition of the slave trade, the opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway and the Hillsborough Disaster, alongside less well known and often humorous events from the city’s colourful past.Featuring events from as early as 1207 right up to the present day, this fascinating selection is sure to appeal to everyone interested in one of Britain’s most historically rich cities.