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Title: Liverpool in 50 Buildings
Author : Ian Collard
Release Date : January 15, 2016
Genre: Art & Architecture,Books,Arts & Entertainment,
Pages : * pages
Size : 9685 KB

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From its humble thirteenth-century origins, Liverpool grew rapidly to become the greatest port in the British Empire outside London, but by 1980 the city was seemingly in terminal decline: its population had more than halved, its infrastructure and economy were decaying, and its political leaders were leading the city towards complete collapse. Today though, Liverpool is experiencing a renaissance; it has one of the fastest-growing economies in Britain, it has been a European Capital of Culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.??Liverpoolís proud and distinctive identity is embodied in the buildings that have shaped the city. Liverpool in 50 Buildings explores the extraordinary history of this rich and vibrant community through a selection of its greatest architectural treasures. From the Royal Liver Building to the prestigious Oriel Chambers, and from the University of Liverpool to Speke Hall, this unique study celebrates the cityís architectural heritage in a new and accessible way. Well-known local author Ian Collard guides the reader on a tour of the cityís historic buildings and its modern architectural marvels.