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'''Manchester''' is a major industrial city in the North West of [[England]], in the [[metropolitan county]] of Greater Manchester, and formerly a part of Lancashire. It is the third largest city in England after [[London]] and [[Birmingham]]. It is also an important port, served by the [[Manchester Ship Canal]] beside the [[River Mersey]].
== History ==
Originally a Roman military settlement, Manchester was of relatively little importance until the [[Industrial Revolution]], when it became a major center of the [[cotton]] industry.
== Culture ==
== Culture ==
* [[The Stone Roses]]
* [[The Stone Roses]]
* [[Oasis]]
* [[Oasis]]
== Sport ==
*In 2002 Manchester hosted the [[Commonwealth Games]].
*It is the home of two major football teams, [[Machester United Football Club|Manchester United]] and Manchester City.
*Lancashire county [[cricket]] club play many of their matches at Old Trafford, which has also been the venue of many [[test match]]es.
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]