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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Emilia Bona & Olivia Williams

How Liverpool went from seven streets to a city of world firsts

Liverpool as we know it is steeped in history and culture, however it once only had seven streets.

The city has come a long way since then and is now a major city known across the globe. Liverpool transformed from just these few streets during a period of seemingly boundless growth fuelled by our port.

However, it hasn't always been a straightforward trajectory of growth. Liverpool has survived some grave challenges but fought back from the brink and fought for its future.

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