| Liverpool is a city in the metropolitan borough of | | | | Tourists pulled around £188 million into the city |
| Merseyside. Although it's not regarded as highly as | | | | which provided a boost to the city's struggling |
| London and Manchester, Liverpool is the third | | | | economy. |
| largest city in England and is home to around | | | | 3. Music: In addition to The Beatles, the city has |
| 440,000 residents. | | | | also produced a wide range of musical artists and |
| The city has come a long way since its formation | | | | currently holds the title of the city whose artists |
| in 1207 and has recently enjoyed a stint as the | | | | have produced the most number ones (56). Key |
| "European Capital of Culture". Liverpool is one of | | | | artists which have helped to contribute to |
| the most famous cities for music and culture and, | | | | Liverpool's economy include Frankie Goes to |
| as a result, has a thriving economy. Here are the | | | | Hollywood, Echo and the Bunnymen and The |
| top 5 factors which have contributed to | | | | Zutons. |
| Liverpool's thriving economy. | | | | 4. Office space: Liverpool office space is one of |
| 1. The Beatles: There's no doubt about it - The | | | | the most popular commercial property options in |
| Scouse band The Beatles are Liverpool's best and | | | | the whole of the UK. Versatile, vibrant and |
| most famous export. Formed in 1960, The | | | | functional; the office space in Liverpool helps to |
| Beatles went on to become one of the most | | | | pull in millions of pounds each and every year and |
| successful bands in the history of popular music. | | | | is home to a number of major corporations, |
| During their time together The Beatles racked up | | | | including Liverpool Hope University, the Liverpool |
| 17 number ones and a range of top ten hits. | | | | Echo and Haines. |
| They found success all over the world and still | | | | 5. Port: Back in the 18th century, the city was |
| feature in the record collections of many today. | | | | regarded as one of England's major port towns. |
| The Beatles' success meant they made lots of | | | | During this time trade from the West Indies, |
| money and pulled in a great amount of tourists to | | | | Ireland and mainland Europe helped to strengthen |
| the city. | | | | the city's economy and furthered the growth of |
| 2. "European Capital of Culture": Liverpool's stint as | | | | the city. By the end of the 19th century 40% of |
| the "European Capital of Culture" in 2008 helped | | | | the world's trade passed through Liverpool's |
| to bring in a plethora of visitors to the city. | | | | docks. |
