Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1845

The Potato Famine forces many thousands of people to leave Ireland. Many come to Liverpool hoping for a new life and passage to other countries. It is a movement that will continue until the 1930s. Many remain in the city, increasing the mix of cultures.

Docks active in this year include:

• Waterloo Dock
• Princes Dock
• Canning Dock
• Albert Dock
• Pier Head
• Wapping Dock
• Herculaneum Dock
• Birkenhead Docks

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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