Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, England,

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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 the Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction in the city and the most visited multi-use attraction in the United Kingdom, outside London. 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.

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Size: 3264px × 4896px
Location: Salthouse Quay, Liverpool, Merseyside, England,
Photo credit: © BRIAN ANTHONY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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