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liverpool albert docks the city that built its wealth on the slave trade Albert Dock Albert Dock viewed from across Canning Dock Albert Dock is located in Liverpool Location of Albert Dock within Liverpool Coordinates 53°24′1.08″N 2°59′33.72″W / 53.4003°N 2.9927°W / 53.4003; -2.9927 Location Liverpool Owner Albert Dock Company Ltd Current tenants The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Tate Liverpool Started 1841 Completed 1846 (official opening), 1847 (structural completion) Floor area 1.29m sq ft (warehouse space), 7.75 acres (dock basin area) Cost £782,265 Architect Jesse Hartley, Phillip Hardwick The Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world.[1] At the time of its construction the Albert Dock was considered a revolutionary docking system because ships were loaded and unloaded directly from/to the warehouses. Two years after it opened it was modified to feature the world's first hydraulic cranes.[2] Due to its open yet secure design, the Albert Dock became a popular store for valuable cargoes such as brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. However, despite the Albert Dock's advanced design, the rapid development of shipping technology meant that within 50 years, larger, more open docks were required, although it remained a valuable store for cargo. During the Second World War, the Albert Dock was requisitioned by the Admiralty serving as a base for boats of the British Atlantic Fleet. The complex was damaged during air raids on Liverpool, notably during the May Blitz of 1941. In the aftermath of the war, the financial problems of the owners and the general decline of docking in the city meant that the future of the Albert Dock was uncertain. Numerous plans were developed for the re-use of the buildings but none came to fruition and in 1972 the dock was finally closed. Having lain derelict for nearly ten years, the redevelopment of the dock began in 1981, when the Merseyside Development Corporation was set up, with the Albert Dock being officially re-opened in 1988. Today the Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside of London.[3] It is a vital component of Liverpool's UNESCO designated World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City and the docking complex and warehouses also comprise the largest single collection of Grade I listed buildings anywhere in the UK.[4] [edit] History [edit] Grand beginnings and early history The Albert Dock's design allowed ships to lay up and be loaded and unloaded directly from the large warehouses The history of the Albert Dock dates back to 1837, when Jesse Hartley first began the development of plans for a combined dock and warehouse system.[1] The plans drawn up by Hartley and fellow civil engineer Philip Hardwick for the Albert Dock were at the time considered quite 'radical', as they envisioned the loading and unloading of ships directly from the warehouses.[5] However, this idea was not new, and as far back as the 1803 Warehousing Act, legislation had been passed to allow this form of development to occur, whilst the concept was first actually used in the construction of St Katharine's Dock in London, which was opened in 1828.[6] As part of the development process, Hartley was eager to test the fire resistance of any particular design by constructing an 18 ft (5.5 m) by 10 ft (3.0 m) dummy structure, filling it with timber and tar, and setting it alight. After testing several structural designs he settled on the combination of cast iron, brick, sandstone and granite.[7] The design was submitted for planning permission in 1839 although it wasn't until 1841, when the bill authorising the design of the dock was eventually passed by Parliament, that construction was allowed to begin.[8][9] Jesse Hartley The site chosen for the dock to be built on was an area of land boarded by Salthouse Dock to the east, the entrance channel to Canning Dock to the north and by Dukes Dock to the south. The land earmarked for the site had to be cleared, with 59 tenants being evicted and numerous premises demolished including a pub, several houses and the Dock Trustee's Dockyard.[7] Upon the clearance of this land both the Salthouse and Canning dock's were drained to allow entrance passages into the Albert Dock to be constructed, whilst hundreds of 'Navvies' were employed to dig out the dock basin and construct the new river wall. The dock basin was completed by February 1845, allowing the first ships to enter the Albert Dock, although with the warehouses still under construction this was merely to allow these boats to 'lay-up'.[10] The dock complex was officially opened in 1846 by Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria and the man in honour of whom it was named. This event marked the first occasion in the Liverpool's history in which a member of the Royal Family had made a state visit to the city and as a result the occasion was marked with a major celebrations.[11] Many thousands of people turned out for the Royal visit with the newspaper The Pictorial Times noting the reception Prince Albert received: "His reception was most enthusiastic; balconies were erected along the line of procession, and these and the windows of houses were filled with gay and animated parties. There was a most brilliant display of flags, banners & c. [sic]. All business is suspended. There are 200,000 strangers in town, and all the inhabitants are in the streets. All is gaiety and splendour." (The Pictorial Times, 1846).[12] The Prince was taken on a processional tour through the city, including a visit to the town hall where the royal address was made, before departing aboard the fairy across to the Cheshire side of the Mersey and then northwards towards the Albert Dock.[12][13] Again this stage of the procession route was laden with onlookers with The Pictorial Times describing the Prince's entrance into the Albert Dock: "From the Cheshire side of the river the Fairy crossed to the Liverpool side, and returned along the line of docks amidst the cheers of assembled thousands and the roar of artillery. The sight was really magnificent, all the ships in the docks were decked out in gayest colours and the river was crowded with boats filled with people. At half-past two the fairy entered the dock, where were assembled two thousand ladies and gentlemen, the elite of the town; they cheered enthusiastically, which his Royal Highness returned, and in order to gratify the crowd sailed round the dock." (The Pictorial Times, 1846).[13] Despite the official opening occurring in 1846, the construction of the Albert Dock was not fully completed until 1847. In 1848, a new dock office was built and the dock itself was upgraded to feature a hydraulic cargo handling hoist system, the first of its kind in the world.[2] Over the next decade several more buildings where added including houses for the piermaster, his assistant & the warehouse superintendent; and a cooperage. Warehousing in the dock was also expanded to meet the increasing demand by joining together the eastern and western ends of the Southern Stack.[14] [edit] Changing fortunes and role in World War II British Empire Dockyards and Ports, 1909 The enclosed design of the Albert Dock and the direct loading and unloading of goods from warehouses meant that the complex was more secure than other docks within Liverpool. As a result it became a popular store for valuable cargoes including brandy, cotton, tea, silk, tobacco, ivory and sugar. At the same time their openness to natural light and well ventilated stores meant natural goods such as hemp or sugar could be kept fresher, for longer.[5] The dock came to dominate Liverpool's far eastern trade, with over 90% of the city's silk imports from China coming through it and more generally half of all the far eastern trade income.[15] Despite the great prosperity the dock afforded the city, within 20 years of its construction the Albert Dock was beginning to struggle. Designed and constructed to handle sailing ships of up to 1000 tonnes, by the turn of the century only 7% of ships into the Port of Liverpool were sailing vessels.[9] The development of steam ships in the later 19th century meant that soon the dock simply wasn't large enough, as its narrow entrances prevented larger vessels from entering it.[15] Its lack of quayside was also becoming an issue. Generally steamships could be loaded and unloaded far quicker than sailing ships, and in a cruel twist of irony, the dockside warehouses that had once made the Albert Dock so attractive, were now hindering its future development.[5] None the less the Albert Dock remained an integral part of the dock system in Liverpool and in 1878 the pump house was built as part of redevelopment that saw the majority of the cranes converted to hydraulic use, whilst in 1899, part of the north stack was converted to allow for ice production and cold storage.[16] By the 1920s virtually all commercial shipping activity had ceased at the dock, although its warehouses did remain in use for the storage of goods transported by barge, road or rail.[16][17] The onset of World War II in 1939 saw the Albert Dock being 'requisitioned' by the Admiralty and used as base for the British Atlantic fleet including submarines, small warships and landing craft. During the war the dock was struck on several occasions including a bombing raid in 1940 that damaged ships within it, and more destructively during the May Blitz of 1941 when German bombing caused extensive damage to the south west stack.[17] By the end of the war almost 15% of the Albert Dock's floor space was out of use because of bomb damage.[18] [edit] Post War history and decline By the time World War II had finished the Albert Dock's future looked bleak. The owners of the dock, the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board (MDHB) were in financial crisis and chose not to repair any of the wartime bomb damage, adopting an attitude of 'if its not broke don't fix it and if it is broke we still won't fix it'.[19] At the same time a change in geo-political orientation towards Europe, coupled with the advent of containerisation meant the whole docking system in the city of Liverpool suffered as newer, stronger ports emerged elsewhere in the UK.[20] None the less the architectural and technological value of the docks was recognised in 1952 when the Albert Dock was granted Grade I listed building status.[16] Despite this recognition, the increasing debts of the MDHB meant that by the 1960s the company was eager to get rid of the Albert Dock. Having considered demolishing the buildings and redeveloping the land,[17] the MDHB soon entered negotiations to sell the land to Oldham Estates, a property developer owned by Harry Hyams.[19] Many plans for the site were developed including one that envisioned the development of a mini city that would provide 10m sq feet of letting space, hotels, restaurants, bars and underground parking in the drained dock basin.[21] With the council reluctant to allow such a grandiose development to occur and with the huge public opposition to it (inspired at least in part by the work of Quentin Hughes), Oldham Estates were forced into scaling-down the plan and so in 1970 returned with a new vision known as 'Aquarius City', which had as its centrepiece a 44-storey skyscraper. Once again the plan failed to develop and no sooner had it been announced, than the MDHB's financial problems reached crisis point, Oldham Estates withdrew their deposit and the whole scheme fell through.[19] The Albert Dock viewed from the River Mersey in 1979 With the MDHB on the verge of bankruptcy a decision was taken to shut down and sell off the whole of the south docks system. The warehouses were emptied and in 1972 the Albert Dock finally closed down. The Brunswick Dock gates, which separated the South Docks system from the River Mersey, were opened allowing tidal movements in and the process of the clogging up the docks with sewage polluted silt began.[22][23] In many senses just as the Albert Dock's development had symbolised the prosperity in the Liverpool at the time of its construction, its subsequent decline after World War II symbolised the collapse of the local economy as a whole.[24] ]
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[caption id="attachment_65591" align="aligncenter" width="855"] Photo Credit: jodeshoe/Instagram[/caption]Out of ideas for a fun and entertaining date idea? Here are 25+ suggestions to create lasting memories, if you want to go out on a date in St Albert! Whether you want something low-key and casual or a more elegant evening, you will find something in this list (arranged in no particular order)![adinserter block="15"][adinserter block="4"] St Albert Dinner Theatre: Nothing spices up the night like a little murder! Join St Albert Theatre Group at the Kinsmen Hall for a delightful night of humour, excitement and entertaining theatrical experience. The Culinary Kitchen: Have an amazing culinary experience inside John and Maria Stevens' home. They host culinary events that include multi course dinners, both demo and interactive as well as wine tastings. Heaven Essence Day Spa: Sign up for a couples spa to relax and rejuvenate![adinserter block="15"][adinserter block="2"] St. Albert Botanic Park Perfect for a romantic stroll, St Albert's remarkable park features 5 acres of beautiful gardens resplendent with seasonal flowers including roses, lilies and dahlias. The Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and is free to visit. Arden Theatre Whether you want to rock out with touring artists, laugh out aloud, or enjoy a play, this theatre has numerous shows for you to see. With great entertainment, a concession/bar and free parking, the Arden Theatre will deliver a delightful night of entertainment. Red Willow trail system Since this trail system runs through most of the major parks and neighbourhoods within St. Albert, this is a lovely setting for a causal afternoon stroll followed by a picnic lunch. The Bourbon Room: Go for Saturday night dancing or for that extensive bourbon menu to enliven your night. Whether you want have a fun night out or cheer oilers with the crowd, a date at this room will never disappoint! Farmers Market: Easily the hippest place to bring your date, the St Albert Farmers Market feature local vendors ranging from handmade artistic jewelry or soap to donuts and of course local produce! Open June to Thanksgiving! Century Casino This is the ideal place for a night on the town. Features several table games and slot machines. There are specials everyday in their restaurant, and even live entertainment on the weekends. Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site. As the oldest building in Alberta, this chapel is a interesting and fun way to learn about the Metis mission that was located at this site. You can take a tour in either English or French and there are many demonstrative activities you can see while on the tour. Evoolution. Skip dinner and and join for an entertaining evening of delicious small plates made using olive oils and balsamic vinegars served with fresh Italian sodas at Evoolution, an independent, locally-owned, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting bar offering the freshest extra virgin olive oils and most delectable balsamics from around the world. ArtWalk Take in the street performers, artists and musicians as you take a leisurely stroll through downtown on first Thursdays of every month between 6 and 8:30pm from May to September. There are also food trucks and other unique events offered by various venues, creating a truly amazing experience. John E. Poole Interpretive Boardwalk Go birding at Big Lake. There is an abundance of wildlife to see and discover; and near the parking lot is a cookhouse, picnic area and washrooms. Art Gallery of St. Albert Sign up for workshops for a creative date! Whether wheel throwing or mixed media, you will find something to suit your taste![adinserter block="15"][adinserter block="3"] O’Mailles Irish Pub/Eatery If you are looking for more of a causal pub experience, then this pub delivers. Features pool tables, karaoke night and even live entertainment every Friday and Saturday. St. Albert Game OVR Enjoy gaming? Then take it to the next level! This exceptional gaming place will make your date both memorable and thrilling. With top of the line equipment and several games for 2 or more players, it is an experience like no other! Celtic Knot Pub This enjoyable establishment features a full menu with various traditional British meal. They also have a huge selection of beer, from local craft to imports and domestic. Great for a relaxed and cozy atmosphere! St. Albert Grain Elevator Park Take a step back in time at this heritage park. There are tours of the 2 grain elevators on-site and also has a replica of a 1920’s train station to explore. This park is open from May to September. St. Albert Bowling Centre Have a night out knocking down those 10 pins! Buco Pizzeria + Vino Bar With unique flavour combinations and a large wine list, Buco Pizzeria is a great choice for your first date or your 50th! Cajun House Spice up you night at this Cajun-style restaurant! With various Authentic Cajun menu items such as Jambalaya, Gumbo and Blackened Chicken. They also have gluten-free dishes and a delightful dessert and speciality drinks menu. Good Earth Whether you choose to nibble on the cinnamon bun or have a Hawaiian salted caramel latte, a coffee date at this coffeehouse that serves delightful creations from responsible and sustainable sources is always an idea worth checking out. Kingswood Park Go cross country skiing or take a lesson on how to with St. Albert Nordic Ski Club. What could be more romantic for a winter loving couple than a night ski along the 1km lit loop in Kingswood Park. Sandpiper Golf and Country Club Have a tee time at this golf course, an ideal spot to play golf while taking in the beauty of nature and wildlife.[adinserter block="15"][adinserter block="4"] Founders’ Walk Starting from the clock tower in Perron Street to the Father Lacombe Chapel Provincial Historic Site, you can enjoy the many historical and artistic sights while also enjoying all that downtown has to offer. Lacombe Lake Take a twirl on the ice on your simple, romantic and free date!YOU MAY LIKE:[pt_view id="fc67a3fdps"]
Anita and Albert held their St Maximilian Church wedding on a stunningly beautiful day in November, and made use of the weather to take photos in Port Adelaide and on the beach, take a look!
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The Sturgeon River flows from Big Lake, eastward through downtown St Albert and (eventually) dumps into the North Saskatchewan. ...
The Father Lacombe Chapel is a provincial historic site located in the historic mission hill within a short walking distance from downtown St. Albert. Built in 1861, it is the oldest building in Alberta, Canada.
After a day out at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in August, Kirk and I decided to treat ourselves to dinner out. Instead of sticking around the busy area of Old Strathcona, we made the trek over to Riverbank Bistro in St. Albert. I'd read recent praise about the restaurant, which opened up inside…
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