The Lost Dock Of Liverpool | Time Team Classic Special

Join us this Sunday 19th April at 7pm BST for the re release premiere! In this Time Team Classic Special, Tony Robinson and the team uncover the remarkable story behind the rise of Liverpool from a muddy medieval backwater to one of the most powerful port cities the world has ever seen. Beneath the modern city, a vast archaeological investigation reveals the remains of Liverpool’s first ever dock, a revolutionary 18th century engineering feat that transformed global trade. Built in 1709, this pioneering wet dock allowed ships to load and unload around the clock, reshaping commerce and placing Liverpool at the heart of a growing empire. As excavations take place across multiple sites, the team explore how this ambitious project overcame the challenges of the tidal River Mersey and a shallow, silted harbour. Through cutting edge modelling, experimental archaeology, and detailed analysis of the dock’s surviving structure, they reveal the ingenuity and risks behind one of Britain’s most important industrial innovations. But this story is not just about engineering. The archaeology also exposes the human side of Liverpool’s rapid expansion, from crowded dockside communities and global trade networks to the wealth and suffering tied to the transatlantic slave trade. This Time Team Classic Special shows how archaeology can uncover the origins of a global city and the complex legacy behind its success. Enjoy! ** JOIN TIME TEAM MEMBERSHIP! ** Support Time Team by becoming a member and get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content and membership benefits: https://www.patreon.com/timeteamofficial ** MERCHANDISE ** Time Team's Official Shop: https://shop.timeteamdigital.com/ Website: https://www.timeteamdigital.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timeteamofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeteamofficial X: https://x.com/thetimeteam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialtimeteam

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