The English had recently conquered Ireland and John needed another port to send men and supplies across the Irish Sea. King John founded the port of Liverpool in 1207. There were Viking settlements around the present day Liverpool, with the Wirral peninsular opposite Liverpool being a Viking stronghold – even today 50% of the men on the Wirral have Viking DNA. West Derby, now a suburb of Liverpool is in the book. Liverpool is not mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, being too small to merit a mention. There may have been a hamlet at Liverpool before the town was founded in the 13th century. It was probably called the lifer pol meaning muddy pool. The Pool Superimposed on a Modern Map The great city of Liverpool began as a tidal pool off the River Mersey. Just beyond the city outskirts at what is now the M62 Tarbock Island, the remains of a Roman-era pottery factory were found. Coins and Jewellery have been found across the region and the remains of a Roman era road were reportedly found running between Garston and Otterspool. Near to both Chester and Ribbchester, there is some evidence of Roman activity in the Liverpool area. A city rich in world history - Gateway to America and second city of the world's largest ever empire. Famous for music in the Beatles and others, and football clubs, however there is much more to Liverpool. Liverpool was 800 years old in 2007 and held the European Capital of Culture crown in 2008.
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