Pictures of Greater Manchester
Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of Greater Manchester, England.
About the county of Greater Manchester
The County of Greater Manchester was created from Manchester and also parts of Cheshire and Lancashire in 1974. Made up of ten boroughs, Greater Manchester is situated in the North-West of England. The 1800's saw the opening of the Bridgewater Canal, the first entirely man-made canal in Britain. There are many picturesque country trails and parks to explore throughout this beautiful county. The City of Manchester has many interesting places to visit including, Manchester Cathedral, The Imperial War Museum and Manchester Art Gallery. Manchester is also well known for its famous football club, Manchester United. Local towns include Bolton, Oldham and Rochdale, all well worth a visit.
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in Greater Manchester
a Historic Market Town in the county of Greater Manchester
First developed as a quiet hamlet on the edge of the sweeping Cheshire Plain, where life went quietly on...
in the county of Greater Manchester
Marple has many splendid canal features from the past, these include a flight of 16 locks and a three arched aqueduct which takes the Peak Forest canal over the River Goyt...
in the county of Greater Manchester
The countryside surrounding the town offers lakes, woods and hills, with distant Winter Hill rising to a height of 456 feet...
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Manchester Art Gallery houses one of the UK's finest art collections in spectacular surroundings. The Gallery has recently.....
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