He and Kevin Keegan made their home debuts on the same day, but George has lasted almost 50 years longer at Liverpool than the legendary former captain. Liverpool, going not for the first or last time against the grain, elected a Labour council that vowed to be different.

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On and off the pitch, a new era is dawning at Anfield so read all about it in this official publication. Liverpool was given a financial boost when substantial numbers of English troops were garrisoned in the area prior to being transported to Ireland to put down rebellions in the 16th and early 17th centuries.One of the greatest sports in the world, and Europe's western gateway to the Atlantic, Liverpool's emerging wealth and prosperity brought wi .

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Over the next 200 years the town, and indeed the country, was ravaged by repeated outbreaks of plague, and there were particular problems associated with crime and poverty. Their Archive houses a large collection of photographic and other materials, and maintains Historic England’s national database of historic sites. As Liverpool grew in size and population it swallowed up these places, and they became the suburbs of Liverpool. The players looked like giants and we played like giants,” the Scot said after it was first worn against Anderlecht in 1964.Layering memoir, history, photography and more this is a highly original approach to this great city. The Old Hall Street area to the north became an increasingly fashionable residence for the well off classes.