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| − | '''Manchester''' is a major industrial city in the North West of [[England]]. | + | '''Manchester''' is a major industrial city in the North West of [[England]]. It is the third largest city in England after [[London]] and [[Birmingham]]. |
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 12:07, April 12, 2007
Manchester is a major industrial city in the North West of England. It is the third largest city in England after London and Birmingham.
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.
In 2002 it hosted the Commonwealth Games.