What I think that the description for this site (Liverpool) lacks is that it was not just a port from which Europeans emmigrated to the Americas, but also a very important stop in the "Triangular Trade" of slavery. A fact reflected by the depiction of an enslaved African on the Town Hall along with other commodities which made Liverpool "The Second City of the Empire" after London. The reviewer also seems to have missed out on visiting the newly opened (August 2007) International Slavery Museum which is also housed at the Albert Dock and is very comprehensive, in detailing both the trade, the effect of human life, the legacy within the UK and in particular in Liverpool which is home to one of the oldest black communities. It acts as both a celbration of the city's diversity and as a memorial to the people who lost thier lives and continue to do so as a result of slavery and ensuing racism.

And that is not to mention the Chinese community, Liverpool is also home to the oldest China Town in Europe and has a large traditional Chinese gate given by China as a gift to the city. This is also a result of trade and the foundation of this community is rooted in the City's role as a port.

For those still in doubt of the city's role within world history and claim to World Heritage status, let's hope that the new Museum of Liverpool, a massive undertaking due to open in 2010, again on the waterfront - between the Albert Dock and the Three Graces (the Liver Building etc) - will be able to convince you otherwise!!