Originally Posted by Bob Edwards In Victorian times the river Mersey was one of the most important rivers in the country, along its northern side was the port of Liverpool through which passed the extensive trade with North America and on the southern side was the port and manufacturing centre of Birkenhead with its shipbuilding yards. At the time of the Norman conquest Liverpool was a small fishing community; its rise in importance started in the reign of King John who required a port on the west coast in connection with his campaigns ...
Originally Posted by Bob Edwards Banastre Tarleton General Sir Banastre Tarleton, is today probably best remembered for his military service during the American War of Independence. He became the focal point of a propaganda campaign claiming that his men had slaughtered surrendering Continental Army troops at the Battle of Waxhaws also known as the Waxhaw Massacre. He was hailed ...
Originally Posted by Bob Edwards Part Two of a series of articles about Liverpool Entertainers: Billy Butler MBE William George 'Billy' Butler (born 24 January 1942). is a radio presenter on BBC Radio Merseyside. In the course of his career, he has presented TV shows such as 'FAX' and the magazine programme 'What the Butler Sees'. He was born in Amlwch, North Wales. In the ...
Originally Posted by Bob Edwards William Rathbone VI -11 Feb 1819 - 6 Mar 1902 "one of the grandest old men whom Liverpool has ever claimed as a son" (Liverpool Post, 7 Mar 1902)" William Rathbone VI was a merchant and businessman noted for his philanthropic and public work. He was an English Liberal politician who sat ...
Originally Posted by Bob Edwards Exchange Flags has been a centre for commerce in Liverpool for over 700 years. The Exchange Buildings occupy the site of two earlier Exchanges. The first was built in 1803-8 by John Foster Sen., possibly with James Wyatt, in the Neoclassical style. It was replaced in 1864-7 by a French Renaissance building by T H Wyatt. The present building, designed by Gunton and Gunton, was adapted during the course of construction, with the creation of a bomb-proof bunker in the basement of Walker ...
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