Liverpool Facts for a Better Understanding of the City

Liverpool is a port city in the north-west of England. As one of the preferred cities for international students studying in the UK, Liverpool has a wide variety of reasonably priced Liverpool student accommodation, affordable living costs, and advanced education. Liverpool is also a city full of history and cultural charm, with a rich music, art, sport, and food culture. In Liverpool, you can have a deeper understanding of what British romance is: on the rainy streets carrying umbrellas, in beer rooms where friends drink and chat in groups, in football fields filled with cheers, and in jazz and pop band halls. If you are about to study abroad in Liverpool, here are some stories to help you understand more about this city.

Fact 1: The Origin of Liverpool's Name

I used to be curious about the origin of the name "Liverpool" and wondered whether it was named after a certain pond owner. However, there are two commonly used statements about the origin of Liverpool's name. One is that its former name was "Liuerpul", which means "a pond or stream filled with mud and sand". Another theory is that it originated from "elverpool", because there used to be a large number of eels in the Mersey River.

Fact 2: The First Nobel Prize in the UK

The most outstanding mention of Liverpool comes from the University of Liverpool, the first Nobel laureate in the UK. The University of Liverpool is renowned worldwide for its excellent teaching quality and top-notch academic research, attracting over 3000 scholars and students from over 100 countries worldwide to work and study here. The university has cultivated eight Nobel laureates, including Sir Ronald Ross, the first British Nobel laureate in 1902, who studied and helped cure malaria, which was considered a terminal illness at the time.

Fact 3: The Home Port of the Titanic

A great movie made the past known to the world. Titanic helped Leonardo achieve his career in the movie industry, but few people talk about its connection with Liverpool. The headquarters of White Star Shipping Company is located in Liverpool. Its president, J Bruce Ismay, and many of the crew members were born and raised in Liverpool, and the bells and portholes on the Titanic ship were also made in Liverpool. It can be imagined how devastating the unexpected incident was to the city of Liverpool. Nowadays, the Merseyside Maritime Museum, located at the port of Liverpool, has dedicated a series of exhibitions to the impact of this century-old tragedy on the city. After visiting it, people couldn't help but sigh. This disaster has taken away more than 1500 lives.

Fact 4: The World's First Passenger Railway

In 1830, the world's first passenger railway was opened between Liverpool and Manchester. Liverpool's population continued to grow rapidly, making it the second-largest city in the UK at that time. St. George's Hall and the Bodhi Tree Street station in the urban area, the main urban buildings of that era, all reflect the prosperous, wealthy scene of the time. It is not difficult to imagine Liverpool's prowess during the Industrial Revolution, but it is also possible to imagine the indescribable feeling hidden deep within its heart at this time.

Fact 5: Anfield Stadium Changes Ownership

Liverpool, which has nurtured two Premier League giants, has always been considered the city of football. Naturally, the home stadium of Liverpool Football Club - Anfield Stadium - has also become the preferred pilgrimage for many Liverpool fans. Anfield Stadium is the home stadium of Liverpool Football Club and one of the most famous stadiums in the world. Watching a game here is an experience every fan looks forward to. When there is no match, you can also participate in themed team tours, visit the changing rooms, passageways, player rest areas, and take photos with the famous sign "This is Anfield".

Fact 6: The Legend of Lambanana

Most people who have not been to Liverpool do not know what "lambanana" is. Please take a look at the picture below, which shows this thing with its butt up.

In 1998, a sculpture called "The Super Lambanana" was created by Japanese artist Taro Chiezo and debuted at the famous Tate Liverpool. Weighing almost 8 tonnes (7.9 long tons) and standing at 5.2 metres (17 feet) tall, it is intended to be a cross between a banana and a lamb. The name "lambanana" is also formed by combining the words "lamb" and "banana". Liverpool artists have created 125 unique works based on the Banana Sheep prototype. Each work has a story related to Liverpool. In the streets and alleys of Liverpool, whether it is conspicuous or inconspicuous, there is always a species that seems to be a hybrid of bananas and sheep, constantly reminding you, "Hey, this is Liverpool!"