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1. History of Manchester
Manchester began its life as a district of Salford – medieval Manchester began to grow in the area that now houses the cathedral. There are plenty of listed buildings showing the city’s heritage over the years – ranging from manors to pubs. Trafford Park was the world’s first industrial park in the late 19th century, and this area of the city has a great history to tell...Read more
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2. Now in Manchester
Manchester is famous across the world for Manchester United Football Club. Manchester City Football Club is also a big part of the city’s identity. The area of Trafford Park has been transformed and now houses The Quays, an area with entertainment venues; a museum; The Lowry Centre, containing theatres, restaurants and galleries; shops and water sport facilities. It is a live...Read more
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3. Events in Manchester
The two major football clubs ensure football fixtures are at the top of the events calendar. There is always plenty of other major sporting events taking place in Manchester thanks to its Sportcity – this area houses Manchester City Football Club, the National Squash Centre, the 6,500 seat Manchester Regional Arena, English Institute of Sport, Manchester Velodrome and the Ten...Read more
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4. Attractions in Manchester
Ancoats is the area of Manchester that still houses its historic mills and industrial buildings. This area was once known as the “workshop of the world”. The historical area of Castlefield houses the site of the 79AD Roman fort of Mamucium and the 1761 Bridgewater Canal – the world’s first true canal system. The People’s History museum does what it says – it tells t...Read more
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5. Things To Do in Manchester
Guided walks, audio tours, ghost walks and canal tours are a great way to see the city of Manchester, and there are plenty of these to choose from. The Legoland Discovery Centre at the Trafford Centre has fantastic Lego structures of well-known buildings, a hands-on area where visitors can explore and take part in activities, talks about Lego and a cinema. The Manchester Museum...Read more
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6. Business in Manchester
There is no shortage of shopping facilities in Manchester. Among the main shopping centres are Manchester Arndale, The Trafford Centre, the Crompton Place Shopping Centre and the Market Place Shopping Centre. There are designer stores, high street names and vintage shops to choose from. Manchester’s Spinningfields is said to be one of Europe’s biggest city centre commercial...Read more
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7. Transport in Manchester
There are trains to most major UK cities from Manchester’s four main train stations - Deansgate, Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria. Manchester Airport has flights all over the UK and worldwide. Manchester’s ring road connects to motorways leading in all directions and coaches run to all major cities in the UK.
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8. Entertainment in Manchester
Music venues in Manchester include the Manchester Evening News Arena (MEN), Band on the Wall, Manchester Apollo, Manchester Academy and The Royal Northern College of Music, among many others. Theatres include the Palace Theatre, Contact Theatre and the Abraham Moss Theatre. There are also plenty of venues for comedy and the arts.
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9. Famous Landmarks in Manchester
Manchester Town Hall is right in the city centre and one of its most significant landmarks. It was built in the 1870s and has amazing architecture, including a magnificent clock tower. The cathedral, John Rylands Library and Central Library are other important and well-known buildings in the city.
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10. Interesting Facts about Manchester
More than 15 world records have been set at Manchester Velodrome since it opened in 1994.
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We are currently offering free servicing on any equipment installed between march and may 2012. This offer covers the first service visit on the equipment that has been installed, when a service agreement is taken out to cover your equipment. Regular maintenance is now your legal responsibility; air conditioning systems must be serviced twice per year to comply with Fgas regulations, and gas fired appliances, such as central heating boiler, must be serviced annually to meet Gas Safe regulations. Regular servicing is also a benefit to you, ensuring that your equipment runs reliably and efficiently, saving you money on your running costs and repair costs. It also qualifies your equipment for an extended warranty in many cases; for example if you take out a bi-annual service agreement on your new air conditioning equipment we can offer up to five year parts and labour warranties, meaning that in the case of equipment breakdown we would attend site, diagnose the problem, supply and install the replacement parts and re-commission the equipment, all at no extra cost to you. Please quote "Free Servicing Offer" when placing your order to qualify.
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Beresford Insurance Brokers in Denton, Manchester, offers free initial insurance consultations. Contact us now for more details or to make an appointment for your free insurance consultation. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority and have a team of highly experienced independent insurance brokers to assist you in finding the insurance that is best suited to your needs from the whole market. We can help you with personal and commercial insurance.
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A6 Windows is offering you a £20 high street gift voucher. All you need to do to claim your free gift voucher is contact us for an appointment. Alternatively bring your measurements to our office with any other quotes you have or come along and meet us at one of the local car boot sales we visit with a mobile demonstration unit. We will give you a £20 high street gift voucher. (One voucher per household and a recent utility bill is required.)
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A6 Windows is offering you a £20 high street gift voucher. All you need to do to claim your free gift voucher is contact us for an appointment. Alternatively bring your measurements to our office with any other quotes you have or come along and meet us at one of the local car boot sales we visit with a mobile demonstration unit. We will give you a £20 high street gift voucher. (One voucher per household and a recent utility bill is required.)
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A6 Windows is offering you a £20 high street gift voucher. All you need to do to claim your free gift voucher is contact us for an appointment. Alternatively bring your measurements to our office with any other quotes you have or come along and meet us at one of the local car boot sales we visit with a mobile demonstration unit. We will give you a £20 high street gift voucher. (One voucher per household and a recent utility bill is required.)
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A6 Windows is offering you a £20 high street gift voucher. All you need to do to claim your free gift voucher is contact us for an appointment. Alternatively bring your measurements to our office with any other quotes you have or come along and meet us at one of the local car boot sales we visit with a mobile demonstration unit. We will give you a £20 high street gift voucher. (One voucher per household and a recent utility bill is required.)
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Hire A Fancy Dress Costume And Get The Second Half Price
When you hire two fancy dress costumes from the Celebration Party Shop in Manchester you will get the second costume at half price – that’s a saving of £12.50. Just call in at our great shop today. We look forward to welcoming you here soon!
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Save up to £25 on balloons at Celebration Party Shop
You can save up to £25 when you buy balloons for a wedding, party or event at Celebration Party Shop in Manchester. When you buy 10 bunches of three balloons we will give you two extra bunches of three balloons (worth £10) free. When you buy 20 bunches of three balloons we will give you five extra bunches of three balloons (worth £25) free. Just call in at our great shop today. We look forward to welcoming you here soon!
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Save up to £25 on balloons at Celebration Party Shop
You can save up to £25 when you buy balloons for a wedding, party or event at Celebration Party Shop in Manchester. When you buy 10 bunches of three balloons we will give you two extra bunches of three balloons (worth £10) free. When you buy 20 bunches of three balloons we will give you five extra bunches of three balloons (worth £25) free. Just call in at our great shop today. We look forward to welcoming you here soon!
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Free 20x16 inch canvas wrap
Finesse Photography in Manchester is offering you a free 20x16 inch canvas wrap with every Wedding Storybook Collection booked with us. Please contact us for more details or see our website: www.finessephotography.com
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Hooley’s Driving School in Manchester offers some great discount prices for students: · Student lesson price: £19 per hour · Five lesson student block payment price: £18 per hour · 10 lesson student block payment price (10 hours or more paid in advance): £17 per hour
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Hooley’s Driving School in Manchester offers some great discount prices for students: · Student lesson price: £19 per hour · Five lesson student block payment price: £18 per hour · 10 lesson student block payment price (10 hours or more paid in advance): £17 per hour
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Dave Sanders awarded the 2011 Sir Stephen Tallents medal
Dave Sanders, Highways Agency PR man and former broadcast journalist has been awarded with the Sir Stephen Tallents medal by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Sir Stephen Tallents was the first president of the Institute of Public Relations and one of the founders of PR in the UK. The medal that is in his name recognises people who have had exceptional achievements in the PR field. Dave was recognised for his work for the Highways Agency during a …
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We Love MCR charity set up in Manchester riot aftermath raises £150k
The We Love MCR charity that was founded after the riots in Manchester and Salford has raised an amazing £150,000 in its first two months. The charity was set up to encourage the overwhelming community spirit that was seen after the violence and disorder of the riots. The money has only been donated since late October but they have already raised an ‘astonishing’ amount. The money that has been raised will be used to help fight poverty throughout Manchester. Fundraising …
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Curly return to Coronation Street ‘will probably happen’, says Kevin Kennedy
Kevin Kennedy, famous for his role of Curly Watts in Coronation Street, is preparing to revive his life changing role in the show, Street of Dreams. And Kevin is hoping that he can reprise his Curly character and return to Coronation Street full time in the future. He says: “It’s no secret that I would love to come back to the Street, and it will probably happen at some point. I’m lucky that fans seem to really like the character. …
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A snappy return: Crocodile stolen from Stockport pet store is returned to owners
A five-foot dwarf caiman known as Crocodile Joe that was stolen from a pet shop has been returned after just one day in the wild. Crocodile Joe was one of 100 reptiles that were stolen from a shop in Stockport. Police has said that he was found on the doorstep is the Stockport Pet Warehouse. He was dumped outside in a cardboard box. Caiman eat fish and shellfish and are one of the smallest members of the crocodile species. They …
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NBA ace Ben Gordon excited about Manchester visit - Manchester Evening News
NBA star Ben Gordon admits he
endured a 'frustrating' time
before finally being able to
team up with Great Britain. The
Detroit Pistons shooting guard
is set to be a key component of
coach Chris Finch's national
team set-up for London 2012
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Manchester hailed as 'Best Sports City' in the world by industry experts - Manchester Evening News
Manchester has been named the
world's 'Best Sports City'. A
panel of sports industry experts
put the city on top in the less
than one million population
category of this year's
SportsBusiness awards. They
compiled rankings taking into
consideration the ...
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New major trauma network will save 20 lives per year - Manchester Evening News
The lives of 20 seriously
injured patients who are rushed
to hospital will be saved every
year because of a new shake-up,
health bosses have claimed. A
new "major trauma
network" - for patients who
have suffered major injuries
including serious head ...
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Owen Hargreaves released by Manchester City - Manchester Evening News
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Salford City Reds chief Howard Clague's taste of Manchester City heaven - Manchester Evening News
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Dimitar Berbatov could be used as bait to land Robert Lewandowski - Manchester Evening News
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