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Lancashire and Liverpool united once more

Liverpool, part of Lancashire over 30 years ago, is uniting with Lancashire once more in a spirit of partnership to put food and drink on the menu for the 08 celebrations.

Taste Lancashire 08 not only sees plenty of joint activity and events between Lancashire and Liverpool as European Capital of Culture, but also promotes and helps to re-discover the food and drink connections that already unite us:

Sir Henry Tate of Tate and Lyle sugar was born in Chorley. Until recently, the company had a huge and significant manufacturing base in Liverpool, now recognised through patronage of the arts at the thriving Tate Gallery on the Albert Dock.

Top chef Paul Heathcote has restaurants and catering operations in both areas. His Olive Press pizzeria and bar grill chain has a presence in Liverpool, Preston and in Clitheroe. Simply Heathcotes can be found in Liverpool and the famous Longridge Restaurant is near Preston, while outside catering is provided at both Liverpool and Preston football clubs.

Shrimps have been on the menu for both areas for many years now thanks to shrimping activity in both Morecambe and Southport, the former being the proud possessor of a Royal Warrant.

Liverpool won the race to become a European Capital of Culture in June 2003 and at an instant the national and international perceptions of the city improved. 2008 is seen as the rocket fuel that truly propels Liverpool's economy and transforms it into a world-class city.

Liverpool is already well known around the world for its maritime heritage, architecture, music, literature, arts and sport.

The Capital of Culture title has placed the city firmly on the global map. In fact nearly two million extra visitors are expected to attend the many world-class festivals and events that will take place during the year.

There are many events taking place across Liverpool as part of Liverpool Capital of Culture 2008.