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Manchester is world-renowned not only for its position as one of the most important cities during the industrial revolution, but also for the scientific progress made during the 20th century. Below are some of the most notable scientists:  
 
Manchester is world-renowned not only for its position as one of the most important cities during the industrial revolution, but also for the scientific progress made during the 20th century. Below are some of the most notable scientists:  
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*[[Ernest Rutherford]] (1871-1937 - First to successfully split the atom. Nobel Prize winner.
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* [[Ernest Rutherford]] (1871-1937 - First to successfully split the atom. Nobel Prize winner.
*[[John Dalton]] (1766-1844) - Pioneered atomic theory.
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* [[John Dalton]] (1766-1844) - Pioneered atomic theory.
*[[Alan Turing]] (1912-1954) - Father of modern computer science and Cryptanalysis.
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* [[Alan Turing]] (1912-1954) - Father of modern computer science and Cryptanalysis.
*[[James Prescott Joule]] (1818-1889) - Converting work into heat.
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* [[James Prescott Joule]] (1818-1889) - Converting work into heat.
    
== Culture ==
 
== Culture ==
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