LIVERPOOL CITY
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Topography
LIVER
POOL
GENERAL TOPOGRAPHY
Located in Northwest England
On the eastern bank of the
River Mersey, near the Irish
Sea.
Having border with:
Manchester ( 56 km to the
east), Chester ( 29 km to the
south), Landcaster ( 65 km to
the northeast)
ELEVATION
Terrain Low-lying and flat,
especially in the city center and
along the River Mersey
The city’s average elevation
ranges between 30–50 meters
Areas near the river and docks
are often below 20 meters
=> Lacks mountains or significant hills;
its landscape features low hills and
valleys shaped by the River Mersey &
the Irish Sea.
GEOLOGICAL COMPOSITION
Formed by river and Ancient sandstone
marine sediments layers on Everton Brow
(Mersey river, Irish Sea)
POPULATION &
SOCIETY
P O P U L A T I O N O F L I V E R P O O L
CURRENT
POPULATION: 486,100
(2024)
GROWTH (2011-2021):
+4.2%
GENDER: 48.7% MALE
| 51.3% FEMALE
Ethnic
Composition
Migration Patterns
Immigration: Diverse influences from
Irish, African, Asian, Middle Eastern
communities
Emigration: Young people leaving
for better job opportunities
IMPACT OF
POPULATION
✅Positive: Cultural diversity,
workforce contributions
(health, hospitality)
❌Challenges: Aging
population strains healthcare,
youth migration causes skills
shortages
SOCIAL SITUATION IN LIVERPOOL
QUALITY OF HOUSING EDUCATION
LIFE
HEALTH
3rd most deprived area in
England
Life expectancy below national
Top universities: University of
average 1,245 families in temporary
Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores
38,000 more chronic illness housing (£21M/year)
Lower GCSE pass rates in deprived
cases by 2040 40% increase in rough sleepers
areas
IMPORTANT HISTORICAL PERIODS OF LIVERPOOL
WHO IS HE ?
A son of Henry II
is usually shown as the nasty
ruler of the Robin Hood stories
WHO IS HE ?
A son of Henry II
is usually shown as the nasty
ruler of the Robin Hood stories
--> KING JOHN ( 1166 – 1216)
WHO IS HE ?
A son of Henry II
is usually shown as the nasty
ruler of the Robin Hood stories
--> KING JOHN ( 1166 – 1216)
--> On the 28th August 1207, King John
decided to make Liverpool an official town by
giving it a Royal Charter.
THE 18TH CENTURY
THE 19TH CENTURY
THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY
THE 18TH CENTURY – THE RISE OF LIVERPOOL AS A
TRADE AND MARITIME HUB (1700S)
Expanded into a key trade and
maritime hub due to its strategic
location.
Played a major role in the
transatlantic trade, dealing in
sugar, tobacco, and cotton.
Became one of the busiest ports
in the world by the late 1700s.
THE 19TH CENTURY – THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
AND THE VICTORIAN ERA (1800S)
Thrived as an industrial powerhouse with
expanded docks and railways.
Large-scale immigration, especially from
Ireland, influenced the city’s culture.
Economic growth resulted in grand civic
buildings.
THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY – THE EDWARDIAN ERA
AND INTERWAR PERIOD
1. 1900–1939: Economic and Defensive Role
Key to Britain’s economy and defense,
especially in World War I.
2. Interwar Challenges
Economic decline and high unemployment.
Strengthened Liverpool’s identity of
solidarity and resilience.
THE LEGACY OF LIVERPOOL’S HISTORY ON ITS PEOPLE
It has a profound impact on the city's cultural and social life
one of the most diverse places in the UK, shaping its
music, arts, and traditions
its multicultural identity
local pride and community spirit
CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
During the economic hardships, football played
a crucial role in maintaining social unity and
providing an outlet for communal expression.
Hillsborough disaster in 1989
-> Solidarity Among Clubs and Fans
-> Campaign for Justice
-> Charity Matches and Fundraising
CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE SOLIDARITY AMONG CLUBS AND FANS
CHARITY MATCHES AND FUNDRAISING
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
MARINE TRADE
Past Now
The world's first commercial wet The UK's fourth busiest port
dock, known as the Old Dock. The primary gateway for
A leading port in European trade. transatlantic trade
Handled a diverse range of goods, The largest port on the UK's west
including cotton, sugar, and tobacco coast.
Cotton Sugar
Tobbaco
Title: Liverpool from Wapping
Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Year of creation: 1915
Title: The Opening of the Liverpool
and Manchester Railway
Artist: A.B. Clayton
Year of creation: 1830
Title: Liverpool from the River Mersey
Artist: Harry Watson
Year of creation: 1970
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Norman Wilkinson
(1878-1971)
a well-known marine and war artist.
painted many ships, oceans, and
naval battles.
created "dazzle camouflage".
ABOUT THE PAINTING
Title: The Last Voyage of the Lusitania
Artist: Norman Wilkinson (1878–1971)
Year of Creation: 1915
Medium: Oil on canvas
Description: The Cunard liner Lusitania
speeding past the Fastnet lighthouse,
probably outward bound for New York on
her maiden voyage.
MUSIC
EXHIBITION
THE CAVERN CLUB – WHERE LEGENDS WERE BORN
RINGO STARR’S LUDWIG DRUM KIT – THE HEARTBEAT OF BEATLEMANIA
Quiz Time
Let’s Play Together!
QUESTION 1
Liverpool's topography is mainly
divided into how many regions?
A. One region, dominated B. Two regions, the Waterfront
by the River Mersey. and the Urban Core.
C. Three regions: D. Four regions, including a
the Waterfront, the Urban mountainous area.
Core, and the Outer Suburbs
CORRECT ANSWER: C
QUESTION 2
Liverpool's climate is best described as
temperate oceanic with mild temperatures
and frequent rainfall
TRUE FALSE
CORRECT ANSWER: TRUE
QUESTION 3
How has Liverpool’s population
positively impacted the city?
A. Cultural diversity has enriched B. It has eliminated all
arts, cuisine, and traditions. economic challenges
C. Youth migration has increased, D. The aging population has reduced
leading to a stronger workforce the need for healthcare services
CORRECT ANSWER: A
QUESTION 4
What makes Liverpool a UNESCO
City of Music?
A. It has over 200 music venues B. It is the birthplace of
and a rich musical heritage classical music
C. It was the first city to host a D. Every famous musician comes
music festival from Liverpool
CORRECT ANSWER: A
QUESTION 5
The painting “ .................” records a tragic
event in Liverpool’s maritime history
The Last Voyage of the Lusitania
DISCUSSION QUESTION
1. What did you learn about Liverpool?
2. What impressed you most about Liverpool?
Why ?
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