Although the Chinese population in Liverpool is much smaller now than it was mid-20th century (20,000 people) the city’s Chinatown district has spread significantly since its first establishment in 1840. The Chinese Arch was assembled in 2000 – after being built in one of Liverpool’s twin cities – Shanghai. The streets of Liverpool’s Chinatown are decorated with Chinese-style lanterns and all street signs are written in English and Chinese. Chinese owned restaurants, supermarkets, book shops and other businesses are now spread throughout the district.
After the second world war, Liverpool Chinese men – found in the Cities Clubs and Casino’s – were forcibly rounded up and deported back to Shanghai, China on a ship already waiting for them.
London had branded Chinese men as “troublemakers”
Despite protests from local people, the Chief Constable of Liverpool and local politicians.
They all described the Chinese as being law abiding – and less trouble than any other group in the local community.
Many of the 200 deported men were born in Liverpool. Married with a family.
That’s a great photo, Garry! Seems all great cities have a Chinatown not unlike Liverpool’s