Introduction
City in the Metropolitan Borough of Greater Manchester, in the North West of England
History
Roman
Manchester was occupied by Romans (known as "Cair mauiguid"?). A facsimile of a Roman fort exists in Castlefield (hence the name!)
Industrial Revolution
Manchester was a key part of the
Industrial Revolution. Its damp climate made it and the surrounding area ideal for cotton mills. Its growth was also aided by its proximity to
Liverpool's ports and the emerging rail and canal networks.
Trivia
- Two football clubs Manchester United F.C. and [Manchester City F.C]?
- 4 Universities: [University of Manchester]? (sometimes known locally as "Owens", after its founder), UMIST, [Manchester Metropolitan University]? and [Salford University]?.
Links
Manchester City Council http://www.manchester.gov.uk
Manchester Online http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk
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