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a Historic City in the county of Greater Manchester

About Manchester

This university city will be forever acknowledged as one of the great Cotton industrial cities of the north. It is linked to the sea by the 36 mile Manchester Shipping Canal, completed in 1894 and to this day, includes fine modern Docks.

Of the buildings that survived World War Two is the very special and mainly perpendicular Cathedral (formerly the parish church) with its notable woodwork and fine tower. Fortunately, bomb damage was minimal and caused only to the Lady Chapel and one of the two Organs.

The city suffered greatly during the war and many of its famed and beautiful buildings vanished forever. There are though, still an abundance of notable buildings to be seen and admired and one of these is the 15th-century Chethams Hospital. This building is particularly famous for its superb Library - claimed to be the first Public Library in Europe. It is home to many manuscripts of great historical value and to millions of books.

In Albert Square just behind the Albert Memorial is a statue in tribute to Mr. Gladstone.

Since the war years Manchester has grown and developed into the thriving metropolis that it is today. With an abundance of modern shopping arcades and precincts, numerous theatres, international sports stadium with matchless facilities and up to the minute airport - it is not surprising that visitors pour into this splendid city from every corner of the globe. Let us not forget its two giant football clubs with world class players who can justly claim fans from almost every nation.
Manchester, is a truly cosmopolitan city which offers visitors much that is both interesting and exciting and of which its citizens both new and old can be justifiably proud.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Manchester

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	Hilton Manchester Deansgate Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) Set in the iconic Beetham Tower, Hilton Manchester Deansgate features a luxury spa and a chic restaurant. The spacious rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and impressive city views.... More info and book online.. Price from £71.00
	Radisson Blu Edwardian, Manchester Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) This 5-star luxury hotel is opposite Bridgewater Hall and Manchester Central Convention Centre. It has free Wi-Fi, stylish air-conditioned rooms and a 12-metre indoor pool, hot tub and health spa.... More info and book online.. Price from £81.00
	The Midland - QHotels Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) This 4-star luxury hotel is in Manchester city centre. It has stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, and a pool, gym and squash court. The French Restaurant has won 2 AA Rosettes.... More info and book online.. Price from £94.00
	Premier Inn Manchester Central Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) This city centre Premier Inn is opposite the Manchester Central conference centre, 5 minutes’ walk from Deansgate Rail Station. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms, an on-site health club and a ... More info and book online.. Price from £51.00
	Arora Hotel Manchester Manchester, Greater Manchester, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) In Manchester city centre, the Grade II Listed Arora has a 24-hour fitness centre and modern rooms. Manchester’s central shopping district is a 3-minute walk away.... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00

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Nearby travel help

St Peters Square Station	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
G-Mex Station	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
M602 Junction 3	(1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction W)
M602 Junction 2	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W)
Manchester Airport	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport	(27.0 miles, 43.5 km, direction W)
Manchester to London	(163.0 miles, 262.3 km, direction SE)