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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:
Weather in Manchester
For current weather information, we recommend:
Comments about Manchester
Please share your comments about Manchester, the UK:
Books about Manchester
Here are some books about Manchester:
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
Fodor's Travel
Released: 2018-09-18
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Written by locals, Fodor’s Essential England is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to England. Complete with detailed maps and concise descriptions, this travel guide will help you plan your trip with ease. Join Fodor’s in exploring one of the most exciting countries in Europe. With its irresistible mix of storied heritage and cosmopolitan charm, England will wow you with its history, culture, and must-see towns and cities. Fodor's England captures the most memorable sights and experiences in dazzling color, from fabulous historic houses and quaint villages to cozy country pubs and London's cutting-edge food, art, and nightlife scenes. Fodor’s England includes: •UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: This edition includes new restaurants and hotels from all over the country, to make sure you find the best places to eat and stay. You’ll also get up-to-date information on popular destinations such as Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, and more. London's hot hotel and restaurant scenes get attention too, along with the East End's thriving art galleries. •ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE: A brief introduction and spectacular color photos capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout England. •PULLOUT MAP AND DETAILED COLOR MAPS: over 80 color city and regional maps and a handy PULLOUT MAP of London to help you plan and get around stress-free. •GORGEOUS PHOTOS AND ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Stunning magazine-style color features highlight must-have experiences, from making the most of a visit to the Tower of London or York Minster to planning a perfect garden tour or Lake District walk. Other features will give you the inside scoop on England's culinary scene, presenting the best cheeses, seafood, and Indian food in the country. •ITINERARIES AND TOP RECOMMENDATIONS: Sample itineraries help you plan and make the most of your time. We include tips on where to eat, stay, and shop as well as information about nightlife, sports, and the outdoors. “Fodor's Choice” designates our best picks in every category. •INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Convenient overviews show each region and its highlights, and detail-rich chapter planning sections have on-target advice and tips for planning your time and for getting around the country by car, bus, and train. •COVERS: London, Bath, Cambridge, the Cotswolds, Liverpool, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Manchester, Stonehenge, York, Oxford, Cornwall, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. Looking for a guide about London or the rest of the United Kingdom? Check out Fodor’s London, Fodor’s Essential Great Britain, and Fodor’s Scotland. |
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By Lonely Planet, Fionn Davenport, Belinda Dixon, Catherine Le Nevez & Lorna Parkes
Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's England is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ponder the mysteries of Stonehenge, visit Shakespeare's home town and take in a London show - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of England and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's England: - Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
- Covers London, Newcastle, Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Midlands, the Marches, Nottingham, Cambridge, East Anglia, Oxford, Cotswolds, Canterbury, Devon, Cornwall and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's England is our most comprehensive guide to England, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket London, Pocket Bath, Bristol & the Southwest, Pocket Oxford & the Cotswolds and Pocket The Lake District, our small, handy-sized guides featuring the top sights and attractions for a shorter visit or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 |
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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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By Lonely Planet, Oliver Berry, Marc Di Duca, Catherine Le Nevez & Isabella Noble
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- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, landscapes, food, drink, sport
- Free, convenient pull-out London map (included in print version), plus over 95 colour maps
- Covers London, Newcastle, Lake District, Cumbria, Yorkshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Midlands, the Marches, Nottingham, Cambridge, East Anglia, Oxford, Cotswolds, Canterbury, Devon, Cornwall, and more
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- Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet Great Britain guide for a comprehensive look at all the region has to offer.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' -- Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times |
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The site of the world's oldest surviving passenger railway station and arguably the birthplace of socialism and the industrial revolution, Manchester remains at the vanguard of British culture and technology with a verve and vibe of its own. This vivacious spirit is augmented by the city's two world-famous football clubs and large student population; whilst the mills have been swapped for Michelin stars and the warehouses for world-class shopping and museums, this is still a city that is very proud of its industrial past and of its influences on music and sport. Smaller than London, Manchester offers the 'buzz' of a large city without the overwhelming scale of the capital. The region also hosts Manchester Airport, one of the UK's best-run international airports and the busiest British airport outside of South East England. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos. |
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By Fodor's Travel Guides
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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
With its irresistible mix of storied heritage and cosmopolitan pizzazz, England attracts more than 3 million Americans each year. Fodor's England captures the most memorable sights and experiences in dazzling color, from fabulous historic houses and age-mellowed towns to cozy country pubs and London's cutting-edge galleries.
This travel guide includes:
· Dozens of full-color maps plus a handy pullout map with essential information
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path
· In-depth breakout features on The Tower of London, Stonehenge, and English gardens
· Major sights such as Yorkshire Dales, Brighton and Its Seafront, Bath, Stonehenge and Avebury, Hadrian's Wall, London, Oxford and Cambridge, Coastal Cornwall, Cotswold Villages, and Lake District
· Coverage of: London; The Southeast; The South; The West Country; The Thames Valley; Bath and the Cotswolds; Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England; Manchester, Liverpool, and the Peak District; The Lake District; East Anglia; Yorkshire; The Northeast; Wales
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