Manchester

Manchester is one of the great cities of Norther England. Manchester city has a population of 420 000, making it the 9th largest city in the United Kingdom. Manchester is a great cultural centre of the North of England and was at the heart of the Industrial revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries. Manchester has achieved wold wide renown for some great bands and musicians such as 'Oasis' and 'Take That'. It is also, of course, the home of the football clubs 'Manchester United' and 'Manchester City'.

Q. Tell me about one of Manchester's top attractions?
Old Trafford is without a doubt one of the most popular sights in Manchester.

Q. What's so great about it?
Well, for one thing, it's the home of Manchester United, one of the top soccer clubs in the world. Here you can visit the museum and see some of the trophies won throughout this club's illustrious history. You can also take a tour of the stadium, from the players' dressing room to the manager's spot on the sideline of the pitch.

Q. Anything else which shouldn't be missed?
There's a lot to see in Manchester, and one of the best places to get a good overall look of the city is from the Manchester Wheel. Stretching 60 metres high and offering 42 capsules, this big wheel is a great way of seeing the city a little differently. Especially enjoyable at night with it's lit up; the wheel offers stunning views of the city spread out below. Check out the Imperial War Museum North down at the Quays. An interesting and moving museum, here you'll learn the stories of many different people whose lives have been touched by war in one way or another. Housed in an award-winning building, the displays here include everything from art to artillery. Visit the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) on Liverpool Road, which is housed in five listed buildings that include 15 different galleries. Here you can have a look at everything from a replica of a Victorian sewer to the first all-British aeroplane. For a bit of fun, have a go at one of the many interactive exhibits in the Xperiment area of the museum.

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  • Oldham(10.2 km)
  • Warrington(25.3 km)
  • Halifax(36.6 km)
    Halifax was built on the production of wool in the 18th century and worsted cloth and many of the town’s fine buildings are associated with textile production and the prosperity it created. The beautifully colonnaded Piece Hall opened in 1779 as a market place for ‘pieces’ of woollen and worsted cloth. Today it is home to a wonderful collection of independent shops, cafes and galleries. The huge square courtyard also hosts markets, music and special events through the year.
  • Liverpool(49.8 km)
  • Sheffield(52.1 km)
    Sheffield is a big city in the region called Yorkshire in the North of England. It is the only town in South Yorkshire officially called a city. Sheffield was famous in the 19th century as an industrial city making cutlery (like knives and spoons). People in Sheffield have made cutlery for a very long time (a Sheffield-made knife is referred to in Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales", a book from the middle ages).
  • Chester(54.3 km)
    Chester is on the 'must see' cities of the Heart of England. Small enough to walk around in a day, this fascinating city has over 2 miles of Roman Walls. Chester is a popular city in the Heart of England for students of English and is ideally located for day visits to Manchester, Liverpool and Wales.

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