The town grew as a centre of trade and supplies for the surrounding area.

The city became less important after this war, and only recovered in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial centre.

Towards this date, Liverpool had been growing rapidly as a commercial centre.

The town originally grew as a centre for the wool trade.

The city declined after the war and recovered its importance only in the 19th century, when it grew as an industrial centre.

It is now growing as a centre for the antique trade and more specialist shops.

The town grew as an industrial centre in a rich agricultural area.

The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade and it later became a major coal mining area.

The town grew as an important centre for transport.

It grew slowly as a trading post and a minor administrative centre.