King's Dock, Port of Liverpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King's Dock |
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| Location | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53°23′48″N 2°59′24″W / 53.3967°N 2.9900°W |
| OS grid | SJ342893 |
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| Opened | 1785 |
| Closed | 1972 |
| Type | Wet dock |
| Area | 7 acres (2.8 ha), 3,896 sq yd (3,258 m2) (in 1859) |
| Width at entrance | 42 ft (13 m) (in 1859) |
| Quay length | 875 yd (800 m) (in 1859) |
King's Dock was a busy dock in Liverpool, England. It was located on the River Mersey and was an important part of the Port of Liverpool. This dock was in the southern part of the city's dock system. It connected to Wapping Dock in the north and Queen's Dock in the south. King's Dock actually had two smaller sections, called branch docks.
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History of King's Dock
King's Dock was designed by an engineer named Henry Berry. It first opened way back in 1785. Later, more buildings for storing goods, called warehouses, were added by John Foster Sr.. The dock stopped being used in 1972. The two smaller branch docks were then filled in with land.
What Happened After Closure?
After the dock closed, the large open space was often used for concerts. A big tent and stage would be set up for these events. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra played their "Summer Pops" concert series here.
Stadium Plans and Concerts
In the early 2000s, the football club Everton FC wanted to build a new stadium at this location. However, these plans did not work out by 2003. On July 28, 2004, the Irish pop band Westlife held a concert here. It was part of their "Turnaround Tour."
King's Waterfront Regeneration
In 2008, the area next to the Albert Dock was completely rebuilt. This project was called the King's Waterfront regeneration. It is a great example of how old industrial land can be turned into something new and useful.
This project brought many new things to the area. These include places for fun, homes, and conference facilities.
New Buildings and Facilities
- The Echo Arena Liverpool is an 11,000-seat arena.
- The convention centre is a large meeting place.
- A 3,600 square metre multi-purpose hall was built.
- A 1,350-seat conference auditorium with smaller meeting rooms.
- A large multi-storey car park with 1,600 spaces.
- A central public plaza, which is an open public space.
- Around 1,800 new homes were built.
- Two 3-star plus hotels and the 4-star Pullman Liverpool Hotel.
These new facilities officially opened in January 2008. This was when Liverpool began its year as the European Capital of Culture.
John Lennon Peace Monument
The John Lennon Peace Monument is also located in this area. It is a special statue dedicated to peace.
