Trading Places - a history of Liverpool Docks

1807

The slave trade in England is abolished so Liverpool's merchants must move into new markets (many had already made the move). Many look at importing cotton and tobacco from the Americas and exporting manufactured goods around the world. At this point Liverpool is dealing in over 450,000 tons of cargo per year.

Docks active in this year include:

• Old Dock
• Canning Dock
• Pier Head
• Herculaneum Dock

Click on a dock name to learn more.

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