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Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage.
Manchester was right at the heart of the Revolution, becoming the UK's leading producer of cotton and textiles. Manchester is also famous for being the first industrialised city in the world. Manchester was responsible for the country's first ever working canal in 1761 and the world's first ever railway line in 1830.
Manchester is the only UK city to feature in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023 list and the only UK city in National Geographic's influential 'Best of the World' list which annually sets out 25 of the must-see places to visit around the globe.
Population: 553,230 (2019)
Area code: 0161
Manchester has two rival football teams:
Manchester City FC Badge Manchester City Football Club
Manchester United FC Badge Manchester United Football Club
Manchester is the birthplace of many successful musicians. Below are a few examples:
Oasis (1990's)
Oasis
The Stone Roses (1980's -1990's)
The Stone Roses
Aitch (2015 - present)
Aitch
Take That (1990's)
Take That
The Smiths (1980's)
The Smiths
Happy Mondays (1980 - present)
Happy Mondays
There are many places to go shopping in Manchester, below are some examples:
Arndale - City Centre
Manchester Arndale
Afflecks Palace - City Centre Afflecks Palace
Trafford Centre
Trafford Centre