Around the world The Mersey Docklands are famous for their history, however some people may wonder where their names actually come from.
The Pier Head, Royal Albert Dock and Stanley Dock conservation area were part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2004, before Liverpool was stripped of the status in July last year. It previously placed the docks in the same company as The Great Wall of China and The Taj Mahal when it comes to world-famous attractions.
However, there are more than just three docklands, in fact there are 43 named in total. They take their titles from sources such as royalty, famous battles, earls, dukes and barons but also from local MPs, dignitaries and even factories.
