The Albert Dock was built in 1846. It was named for Queen Victoria's husband, Albert. He attended the grand opening, marking the first time a member of the Royal Family had visited Liverpool. It was used for storage of valuable cargo such as brandy, cotton, silk, tobacco, ivory, and sugar. In WWII it was used as the base for the British Atlantic Fleet. It was damaged by German bombs in the May Blitz of 1941. At the end of the war, 15% was damaged. It is now a tourist attraction, including The Beatles Story, the Maritime Museum, and Tate Modern Museum. Read all about it at Wikipedia, Albert Dock, Liverpool.
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