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The legendary Manchester United Football Club opened Britain's first purpose-built football museum in 1986. It charts the history of the team for over 100 years. From its birth in 1878 to the present day. Using photographs, sou... more
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Real Travelers who've been here
Lana said
… the Trafford Centre, Old Trafford and the Motorway's. The bits I did see - impressive!… continue reading »
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Big Hands is a quirky, fiercely independent take on the Manchester bar and clubbing scene. Owned by the people behind the infamous Temple of Convenience, it is in a perfect location on Oxford Road close to the universities. A l... more
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Within its impressive neo-Grecian surroundings, paintings, sculptures, ceramics and decorative arts abound - including an internationally famous collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings. Landscape painters such as Stubbs, Gainsbo... more
Real Travelers who've been here
jtaps said
… the lovely (free) Manchester Art Gallery. There was a section celebrating Manchester's contribution… continue reading »
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The Museum of Science & Industry has won many awards for its interactive, hands-on approach. This makes it great for children, who love to grapple with - rather than just look at - exhibits. Stand and look in awe at a Beyer Gar... more
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Restored during the Victorian era, there is still much of the magnificent original medieval architecture (its long, convoluted history stretches back to 1421) to be seen in Manchester Cathedral. Located in the oldest part of th... more
Real Travelers who've been here
London Baby! said
… really didn’t expect much from Manchester cathedral as I was aware that most of Manchester’s history… continue reading »
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Created from the shell of a major national newspaper printers, Printworks is one of the latest redevelopments to be created in the wake of the 1996 IRA bomb. At a cost of £150 million the building has been completely refurbishe... more
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This company runs popular one-hour pleasure cruises—aboard their wide-beamed boat the L S Lowry—around Castlefield on weekends from Easter to October. A full commentary keeps passengers informed about historic landmarks, new d... more
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Another of Manchester's main student and indie music clubs, 5th Avenue is in a prime location close to UMIST and near several popular student pubs such as the Overdraught and Lass O' Gowrie. Although the atmosphere can be a lit... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Ricicle said
…, then into town for one last night in 5th Avenue, it was great!The next day was my last day at work, so… continue reading »
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More of a pub than a restaurant, this is a wonderful drinking hole with a fine menu into the bargain. Sinclairs was first licensed in the 1860s - when a local fishmonger, Joseph Sinclair, began to sell beer and wine in his dini... more
Leigh Travel Experiences
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Leaving Home
Well it's nearly time to up and leave!it all feels very sureal but exciting at the same time.Dunc and Rob are living it up in Sharm ElShe... Continue reading »
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Back home and settling in
Yep, we are back home safe and sound. Its absolutely superb.The flight was all fairly uneventful, we managed to scrape in on the ba... Continue reading »
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Lost and Found
My first view of Manchester was quite an inspiring one. Nate took me back to the current Manchester squat, an enormous building that was... Continue reading »
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A weekend in Manchester
24/02/06After over a month of staying in London, Chelle and I decided it was time to do something on the fairly cheap side... So we... Continue reading »
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Leaving Parties
Before leaving i had 3 gatherings to say goodbye to everyone. The first was in manchester at the boys house. This was cool - it was a swe... Continue reading »
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