Manchester

Manchester is a city in the Northwest of England in the UK. As of 2007, the city of Manchester had an estimated population of 441,200, whereas the Greater Manchester Urban Area had a total estimated population of 2,240,230.

Manchester is famous for its sporting connections, and is home to the Manchester United and Manchester City soccer teams, as well as having played host to the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Key Facts about Manchester

Here are some facts about Manchester:

Manchester is a city in Northwest England. It lies within the Manchester urban area, the United Kingdom's second most populous urban area.
Manchester was the world's first industrialized city. The city grew rapidly ("at an astonishing rate" according to one commentator) in the 19th century due to the Industrial Revolution and a massive growth in textile manufacturing.
The Manchester Ship Canal, a 36 mile (58 kilometer) inland waterway connects Manchester to the Mersey Estuary (near Liverpool, and thence to the sea. At the time of its construction in 1894, the Manchester Ship Canal was the longest river navigable canal in the world. Moreover, the canal transformed Manchester from a landlocked city to a major seaport - and for a time, the Port of Manchester was the third biggest in the UK (it closed in 1982).
People from Manchester are called Mancunians.
Manchester is well served by road, rail, and air transport links:
- Manchester has a motorway ringroad (the M60), which connects to the M602 and M67. Additionally, the M56, the M61, the M62, the M66, and the M67 all serve Manchester as well, and connect to the M60.
- Within the city, there are extensive bus networks.
- There are many rail connections available from the city's two main stations at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
- The city also has a modern light-rail/tram system (Manchester Metrolink).
- Manchester Airport is the third busiest airport in the United Kingdom, and connects the city to both domestic and internationald destinations.
Manchester is well-known for its sport, and hosted many major sporting events. Additionally, many sports facilities in the city were upgraded relatively recently when the city hosted the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Perhaps the most famous sporting facilities in Manchester are:
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground
- The City of Manchester Stadium (where the Premier League soccer team, Manchester City FC, play)
In case you are wondering - Manchester's most famous soccer team, Manchester United, are located just outside the city of Manchester.
Manchester is also known for its media industries:
- The Guardian newspaper began as the Manchester Guardian.
- One of ITV's most important franchises, Granada Television, is based in Manchester.
- Manchester is home to one of the BBC's main centers of operation.
Music fans, may also be familiar with Manchester, as a result of Madchester scene - a British music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s that mixed dance music, alternative rock music, and psychedelia. Important groups in the Madchester scene included the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, New Order, Inspiral Carpets, James, the Charlatans, 808 State, and Northside.

Attractions and Places of Interest in Manchester

Attractions and places of interest in Manchester include:

Imperial War Museum North in Great Manchester
Manchester Arndale
Manchester Jewish Museum
The Printworks

Weather in Manchester

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BBC Weather forecast for Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Fodor's England 2016: with the Best of Wales (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's Travel Guides

Fodor's Travel
Released: 2015-12-08
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Lonely Planet England (Travel Guide)

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Free, convenient pull-out London map (included in print version), plus over 95 colour maps
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Top 20 Places to Visit in England - Top 20 England Travel Guide (Includes London, Manchester, York, Liverpool, Lake District, Cornwall, Bath, Cotswolds, & More) (Europe Travel Series Book 19)

By Atsons

Released: 2015-03-08
Kindle Edition (47 pages)

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Are You Ready to Discover & Explore England?

“20 Best Places to Visit in England” is an easy to use, no-nonsense travel guide showing you the 20 best destinations England has to offer. Packed full of interesting and useful information for each place, this England travel guide is the ultimate travel accessory for discovering this iconic country!

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The best places to visit include London, Manchester, Liverpool, York, and Cornwall.

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Manchester Travel Guide 2015: Shops, Restaurants, Arts, Entertainment and Nightlife in Manchester, England (City Travel Guide 2015)

By Gareth G. Lewiston

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The places found in this book are the most positively reviewed and recommended by locals and travelers. 2,000 places listed and organized in four groups. "TOP 500 SHOPS" 80 Store Categories. "TOP 500 RESTAURANTS" 86 Cuisine Types. "TOP 500 ATTRACTIONS" Landmarks, Historical Buildings, Museums, Art Galleries, Stadiums, Cinemas, Performing Arts, Arcades. "TOP 500 NIGHTLIFE SPOTS" Lounges, Bars, Pubs, Gay Bars, Hookah Bars, Latin Bars, Sports Bars, Karaoke, Comedy Clubs, Jazz & Blues, Nightclubs, Adult Entertainment and many more options to visit, relax and enjoy your stay.

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