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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
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Books about Manchester
Here are some books about Manchester:
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By Lonely Planet, Oliver Berry, Marc Di Duca, Catherine Le Nevez & Isabella Noble
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Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet 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 or 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 England Travel Guide: - Full-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, 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
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet England , our most comprehensive guide to England, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. - Looking for a guide focused on London? Check out Lonely Planet London guide for a comprehensive look at all the city has to offer; or Pocket London a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
- 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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By Lonely Planet, Fionn Davenport, Belinda Dixon, Catherine Le Nevez & Lorna Parkes
Lonely Planet
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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, 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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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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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.
People travel to Great Britain for the hipness of London, the cozy thatched-roof villages of the Cotswolds, or the wild moors and lochs of Scotland, but all want the most worthwhile destinations and savvy travel tips at a glance. The full-color Fodor's Essential Great Britain provides this with a selective collection of the best of England, Scotland, and Wales.
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
· Coverage of London; The Southeast; The South; The West Country; Oxford and the Thames Valley; Bath, The Cotswolds, and Stratford-upon-Avon; Manchester, Liverpool, and the Peak District; The Lake District; Cambridge and East Anglia; Yorkshire and the Northeast; Wales; Edinburgh; Glasgow; The Borders and the Southwest; The Central Highlands, Fife, and Angus; Aberdeen and the Northeast; Argyll and the Isles; The Great Glen, Skye, and the Northern Highlands
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By Derek Strahan
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Vintage photos from 100 years ago are paired with the same viewpoint photographed today. Despite the lapse of a century, these classic locations have been beautifully preserved and have been photographed at the onset of Fall. Includes: Hartford, New Haven, Yale, Bar Harbor, Martha's Vineyard, Kennebunkport, Portland, Wiscasset, Old Orchard, Boston, Cambridge, Harvard, Marblehead, Rockport, Salem, Truro, Bethlehem, Manchester, Mount Washington, Portsmouth, Narrangansett, Newport, Providence Brattleboro, Bennington, Montpelier, Rutland, and more. |
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By Antonio Araujo
Released: 2016-10-05
Kindle Edition (27 pages)
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25 Secrets you’d never find out about MANCHESTER!
Welcome to the most Complete Manchester Travel Guide for Tourists made by locals!
Here Is a Preview of What You'll Learn Inside...
♥25 Unique activities to do when you are in town
♥Best places to eat in town
♥Best local Markets
♥Best Parks and Good Views
♥Best Museums
♥Best Bars
♥Best things to do in Manchester- England
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If you are heading to the wonderful city of Manchester anytime soon this book will give you an insight of the best places and most unique places to see where you will mingle with the locals and get to see and do the activities as one of them.
We have prepared a unique BUCKET LIST with the 25 most unique experiences you can have in Manchester
Most people don't even take the time to prepare themselves in advance, and just wish for the best once they have arrived! Most people aren't aware of some of the most amazing places Manchestercan offer... And it'd be such a pity to miss them! That's precisely why we desperately need the RIGHT travel guide first. Don’t arrive to Manchester(England) and follow the crowds of Tourists. With this exclusive travel guide made by locals you will be finding about the places that don’t come on Lonely Planet’s or are listed on Trip Advisor where thousands of tourists head daily.
It took lots of time to incorporate the tips and hacks that ended up shaping this travel guide! And now, we are willing to share those secrets with you!
We will tell you where you should go, eat, sleep, and of course, party! We know you won't just settle for average boring travel guides! We know you are looking for something better; something unique that will truly help you down the road: a book with real life tips, recommendations, useful travel hacks and data... everything you may need in your trip. You've just found what you were looking for!
Our goal is simple. we will give you a complete and detailed Bucket list with MAPS to all the locations to make sure you won’t get lost in the amazing city of Manchester transforming your trip into absolutely amazing experience. We will help you simplify your path, showing you exactly where the best places are.
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By Mark Edelston
Unanchor.com
Released: 2014-06-13
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MADchester - A Local's 3-Day Guide To Manchester
England's second city both in terms of its size and cultural influence, Manchester is the city that has inspired generations both past and present.
The centre of the industrial revolution in the 19th Century, Manchester has always been innovative. The home of the world's first passenger railway station, this is the city where the atom was first split, where Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto and where the first modern computer was developed.
In modern day, it has become the music capital of the nation, with artists such as Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Smiths calling the city home. Perhaps best known internationally for its leading football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester the city have dominated the English Premier League, between them winning the competition 14 times since its inception 21 years ago.
Yet in spite of its historical contributions, Manchester is a city that looks forward rather than back. Modern glass buildings intertwine with historical points of significance.
This itinerary takes you on a journey through the past, straight through the modern day and beyond. You will learn of the history of this fascinating city and discover how Manchester was at the forefront of forming the world we live in today. |
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