“What Manchester does today, the world does tomorrow” – that was how this northern English metropolis regarded itself in its glory Victorian years. By the mid-20th century, however, the great days were gone: The “world’s engine room” had missed the boat on the emerging services era and the city was straining under poor infrastructure and high unemployment into the 1990s. Manchester today is a different story: Among the old factories and new tall buildings sit two top-notch soccer clubs, two universities and opera houses.
The Whitworth Art Gallery is always worth a visit – even if it’s just for tea and scones at its Scandinavian-style café.
Salford Quays, Manchester’s former port area 3 miles from the city centre, is home to the new Media City, whose main tenant is the BBC.
A toasted English muffin, bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce: Eggs Benedict are one of the bestselling items on Manchester’s brunch menus.
The bee is the emblem of Manchester, and represents industry, hard work and community.
The Briton’s Protection has been standing proudly on the corner of Great Bridgewater Street and Lower Moseley Street since 1806. The pub is renowned for its vast whisky selection.
With not just the BBC looking north to establish new studios on the banks of the River Irwell but other London institutions also investing in the region, Manchester is booming and benefiting from immigrants from all over. The city has become a fascinating mix of a modern metropolis and quarters such as the Northern Quarter or Ancoats, packed with pubs, bustling shops and cafés.
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