Liverpool stripped of its world heritage status by Unesco

It was once one of the greatest maritime cities on earth, at the heart of global trade since the 19th Century.

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In 2004 Unesco's world heritage committee recognised Liverpool's unique and iconic status and elevated it to a position on par with wonders of the world, like the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.

Today, after 17 years as a world heritage site, Liverpool has lost that crown. The reason? New developments.

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