Promoting the modern Mersey beat

In the 19th century, when the first batch of Chinese immigrants arrived in Europe by sea, many headed for Liverpool in northwest England, creating what is still considered the continent's oldest Chinese community.

But nothing has ever been plain sailing for a city that traces its roots back to 1190.

Once referred to as "The Second City of the Empire" and "The New York of Europe", Liverpool's fortunes have been inextricably linked to various industries at different times.