Bootle

Bootle is a town in Merseyside, North West England. It forms part of the Liverpool urban area, and is the administrative headquarters for the metropolitan borough of Sefton. Its postcode is L20.

Related Topics:
Merseyside - North West England - Liverpool - Metropolitan borough of Sefton

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The old civic centre of the town contains impressive Victorian buildings such as the Town Hall and Municipal Baths. East of this is the main area of large office blocks: west is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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To the north is the New Strand Shopping Centre, which grew to notoriety after the abduction and gruelling murder of two-year-old James Bulger 1993, a case that sparked a lot of discussion about media violence and the prosecution of minors.

Related Topics:
New Strand Shopping Centre - James Bulger - Media violence

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The rest of the town is mainly residential, with housing built mainly in the 1930s onwards. There are Victorian terraces formerly occupied by dock workers and some remaining large villas which housed well-to-do commuters to Liverpool.

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There are two railway stations served by frequent electric services from Liverpool to Southport. These are Oriel Road, near the Victorian civic centre, and New Strand, serving the Shopping Centre.

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The Bus Station is underneath the New Strand Shopping Centre. The town has a sports centre, pubs and a couple of restaurants.

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