Wednesday 12 December 2012

Liverpool During The Industrial Revolution 1700-1850

Liverpool During The Industrial Revolution 1700-1850
 
The Rise of Liverpool During the British Industrial Revolution is a research document into how Liverpool coped with the mass influx of immigrants increasing population, disease, economy, imports, exports during the industrial boom that seen Liverpool become the biggest port in the world.

The Industrial Revolution in Liverpool saw the city emerging as one of the chief centers of cotton and slave trade. In the early periods of the 19th century, it became the chief importer of textile items, defeating London that was one of the chief contenders in the trading business. Being an important port city since the 13th century, Liverpool had major trading relations with Ireland which were later established with Manchester as well. Trading relations between Liverpool and Manchester were further strengthened by the Liverpool and Manchester railway line

With growing trade relations and the advent of machineries, Liverpool became an important industrial hub. Different kinds of warehouses, docks and factories were established which boosted up the economical scenario of the city and the country of United Kingdom as a whole. In the year 1772, the extension of the Bridgewater Canal to Mersey saw the beginning of canal construction in United Kingdom.With time, it also became an important trading partner with the Americans.
 
 
  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 151 KB
  • Print Length: 23 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B008CO4PRA
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