According to a study carried out by the BBC in 2010, Liverpool is the poorest city in England, while Glasgow is the poorest city in the UK. The study found that businesses in Liverpool came at the bottom of the study for paying bills on time as well as Liverpool having the highest concentration of deprived areas of any local authority in England. The research further found that Liverpool has the third worst life expectancy for both men and women in England.
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. Historically a part of Lancashire, the urbanization and expansion of Liverpool were both largely brought about by the city's status as a major port. By the 18th century, trade from the West Indies, Ireland and mainland Europe coupled with close links with the Atlantic Slave Trade furthered the economic expansion of Liverpool. By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's docks, contributing to Liverpool's rise as a major city.
As with other large cities, Liverpool is an important cultural centre within the United Kingdom, incorporating music, performing arts, museums and art galleries, literature and nightlife amongst others. In 2008, the cultural heritage of the city was celebrated with the city holding the title of European Capital of Culture, during which time a wide range of cultural celebrations took place in the city. Many great musicians have come out of Liverpool such as The Beatles, Cilla Black, The Zutons and Atomic Kitten.
Not only is Liverpool famous for its music but it is home to Premier League football clubs Everton and Liverpool F.C. The city of Liverpool is the only one in England to have staged top division football every single season since the formation of the Football League in 1888, and both of the city's clubs play in high-capacity stadiums. Both Everton and Liverpool have played in the Premier League for every season since its inception in 1992.
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. Historically a part of Lancashire, the urbanization and expansion of Liverpool were both largely brought about by the city's status as a major port. By the 18th century, trade from the West Indies, Ireland and mainland Europe coupled with close links with the Atlantic Slave Trade furthered the economic expansion of Liverpool. By the early 19th century, 40% of the world's trade passed through Liverpool's docks, contributing to Liverpool's rise as a major city.
As with other large cities, Liverpool is an important cultural centre within the United Kingdom, incorporating music, performing arts, museums and art galleries, literature and nightlife amongst others. In 2008, the cultural heritage of the city was celebrated with the city holding the title of European Capital of Culture, during which time a wide range of cultural celebrations took place in the city. Many great musicians have come out of Liverpool such as The Beatles, Cilla Black, The Zutons and Atomic Kitten.
Not only is Liverpool famous for its music but it is home to Premier League football clubs Everton and Liverpool F.C. The city of Liverpool is the only one in England to have staged top division football every single season since the formation of the Football League in 1888, and both of the city's clubs play in high-capacity stadiums. Both Everton and Liverpool have played in the Premier League for every season since its inception in 1992.
