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The origins of the key industrial and commercial city of Manchester are Roman: it was the site of Mancunium, a camp built by Agricola’s legions on the banks of the River Irwell in AD79, on their way from Chester to York.
Manchester’s weaving tradition dates back to Flemish Weavers in the 14th century, but it was little more than a large market town until the Industrial Revolution made it the main trading centre for Lancashire cotton. The proximity of coal for the steam –powered mills and the suitability of the climate for textile work helped the expansion. Late in the 19th century, industry shifted westward towards the ports, threatening to strand Manchester; but the completion of the Manchester ship canal in 1894 converted the city into an inland port and opened the way for the growth of other industries. Today Manchester is one of Britain’s largest ports.

The 15th century Perpendicular Gothic cathedral is one of the city’s showpieces. Its red Collyhurst stone was replaced with the harder Derbyshire stone in 1867, and the tower was rebuilt the following year. Removal of the side chapels during rebuilding gave the cathedral one of the widest naves in the country.
Three halls set in public parks house the principal city museums. Heaton hall, Prestwich, which was designed by James Wyatt and built in 1772 has a fine collection of period furniture, paintings and glass. Platt hall, Rusholme, is a fine Georgian mansion and houses the gallery of English costume. Wythenshawe Hall, Northenden is a half timbered 16th century manor house with a collection of Elizabethan furniture and 17th century paintings and furnishings.

The university, founded in 1880 is one of the biggest in the country. The county cricket ground at Old Trafford is a test match venue, and Manchester is famed for its football, with Manchester United at Old Trafford and Manchester City at The City Of Manchester Stadium, which was also the venue for the highly successful 2002 Commonwealth Games.

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