Manchester was the first industrialised city in the world & it was at the heart of the industrial revolution. Indeed, it was the world's textile manufacturing centre & cotton spinning around this time. because of this, it acquired the nickname Cottonopolis during the 19th century due to its many cotton mills.

Due to its impressive network of canals & 19th century cotton mills, Manchester City Centre is now on a tentative list of unesco sites. However, plenty of these cotton mills have now been tranformed into flats & offices.

These days, manchester remains really proud of its industrial heritage. despite this, its become a thriving, uncluttered city that is generally regarded as the capital of the north west.

There's lots of activities to do in Manchester, including many museums & galleries. occasionally of the best are URBIS, the jewish museum & the Whitworth Art Gallery.

The Whitworth gallery boasts a large permanent collection of artwork, containing art by artists for instance Picasso, Paul Klee & David Hockney. in addition to this, the art gallery also boasts various touring exhibitions.

Manchester is a fabulous place for shopping fans with a vast range of shops that suit any taste. you will find designer stores like agent provocateur & armani on the city's elite King Street, as well as larger department stores including harvey nicks.

Discount shoppers will be happy to know that there's plenty of high-street shops on Market st. some of the most popular shops are new look, hmv & Game.

Manchester has exciting culture, so its a exciting place to visit for an evening out. From exciting restaurants to trendy wine bars & cool night clubs, there's something for everyone here.

You could start your evening with a pint of beer in one of the city's unusual pubs. alternatively, you can enjoy a glass of red wine or a tasty cocktail in one of Manchester's more stylish wine bars. after this, you could move on to another wine bar or even to a nightclub, where you will be able to dance away the evening. it goes without saying that Manchester has a wide range of clubs, so you are sure to discover one that plays the music you like.

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