Difference between revisions of "Manchester"
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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]]. | ||
− | Originally a Roman military | + | 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]]. | In 2002 it hosted the [[Commonwealth Games]]. | ||
[[Category:Cities]] | [[Category:Cities]] | ||
+ | [[Category:United Kingdom]] |
Revision as of 00:42, April 5, 2007
Manchester is a major industrial city in the North West of England.
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.