Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1726

A turnpike trust is set up to maintain one of the main roads out of Liverpool. This improves communications with the surrounding countryside, allowing better transport of goods to the growing port. The slave trade continues to grow with around 75,000 black slaves now in America, their transport bringing profits to the Liverpool merchants.

Docks active in this year include:

• Old Dock
• Pier Head

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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