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Merseyside is a special county in North West England.

Merseyside County
Merseyside County

It sits near the Irish Sea to the west. To the north, it borders Lancashire. To the east, you will find Greater Manchester. To the south, it meets Cheshire. Across the water to the southwest lies Flintshire in Wales.

Merseyside aerial photograph
Merseyside aerial photograph

The area is very urban, meaning many people live in towns and cities. The largest settlement is the city of Liverpool.

The River Mersey is a very important part of the land. It splits the county into two main parts. The Wirral sits on the west side of the water. The rest of the county lies on the east side.

Liverpool sits in the center on the east bank. Birkenhead sits directly opposite on the west bank. People travel between these sides using Mersey Ferries or tunnels.

Merseyrail train
Merseyrail train

You can also use the Merseyrail train system to get around.

Long ago, this area was mostly quiet farmland. Everything changed during the Industrial Revolution. This was a time when many new machines and ways of working were made. Liverpool grew into a major port for ships. Birkenhead became a famous place for shipbuilding.

Seaforth Docks
Seaforth Docks

During this time, the area saw many new inventions. They built the first inter-city railway and a special electric railway. They even created the first public park for people to enjoy.

Merseyside was officially created as a county in 1974. Before this date, the land belonged to Lancashire and Cheshire.

Merseyside numbered districts
Merseyside numbered districts

Today, the county is divided into five metropolitan boroughs. These are Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and Liverpool. There are also many motorways that help people drive through the region.

Liverpool City Region Motorways
Liverpool City Region Motorways

These roads include the M56 to the south and the M57, which acts as a ring road around Liverpool.

Many people know Merseyside for its amazing culture. It is the home of the Merseybeat music style. Famous bands like the Beatles came from this area.

Croxteth Hall
Croxteth Hall

Sports fans love the county too. Everton and Liverpool are both famous football clubs in the Premier League. You can also find great golf clubs like Royal Birkdale. There are nine different museums and art galleries in Liverpool to visit.

Knowsley Hall, Merseyside-6116277943
Knowsley Hall, Merseyside-6116277943

The area is full of things to see and do.

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Seaforth Docks.jpg
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