History of Manchester - Wikipedia
WEBHaving evolved from a Roman castrum in Celtic Britain, in the Victorian era Manchester was a major locus of the Industrial Revolution, and was the site of one of the world's first passenger railway stations as well as many scientific achievements of great importance.
This is Manchester: 90 photos from the 1960s - Confidentials
WEBOct 6, 2023 · The Beatles came from Liverpool but Herman’s Hermits, The Hollies, Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, Freddie and the Dreamers all came from Manchester, where there was a much better club scene in the early sixties, with venues such as the Twisted Wheel breaking new ground.
Old Town Manchester History - richmondmagazine.com
WEBFeb 27, 2015 · Competing interests and sometimes cross-purpose planning and policies have pushed the community forward, only to drag it back. The complicated Manchester story began ahead of Richmond’s — in 1769 — with an industrial canal (still extant) to harness the James River for turning the wheels of mills.
Manchester, Richmond, Virginia - Wikipedia
WEBManchester is a former independent city in Virginia in the United States. Prior to receiving independent status, it served as the county seat of Chesterfield County , between 1870 and 1876. Today, it is a part of the city of Richmond, Virginia .
Manchester: From Sister City to South Richmond
WEBToday, the City of Richmond defines “Old Manchester” as bordering the James River to the north, Cowardin Avenue to the west, I-95 to the east, and Decatur and Maury Streets to the south. Efforts...
OLD MANCHESTER MUSEUM - Manchester Historical Society
WEBThe Manchester Historical Society’s Old Manchester Museum is located at 126 Cedar Street, near Washington School. From 1859-1914, the building rested on a hill west of Pine Street and north of “School Street” (now called Cooper Hill Street).
Old Manchester: Then and Now - Flickr
WEBOld Manchester: Then and Now. by archivesplus. Views of 19th Century Manchester These are taken from a scrapbook (Ref Q38) of photographs of 19th century Manchester. With the exception of the Wellington Inn, all of these buildings no longer exist.
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Manchester - Wikipedia
WEBManchester (/ ˈ m æ n tʃ ɪ s t ər,-tʃ ɛ s-/ listen ⓘ [6] [7]) is a city and metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, which had an estimated population of 568,996 in 2022. [4] It contributes to the third-most populous metropolitan area in the United Kingdom as a part of Greater Manchester, which has a population of approximately 2.92 million. [8] ...
10 Stunning Historical Sites In & Around Manchester
WEBApr 26, 2022 · From magical winter gardens to world-famous architecture, Manchester is city sprinkled with the ashes of the past; and yet, barely anyone realises. So this week, swap the pub for one of our seven favourite historical hot-spots in Manchester and learn about your city’s ancient personality. Quarry Bank Mill
Home - Local Image Collection
WEBThe Manchester Local Image Collection is a unique photographic record of Manchester, its people, streets and buildings from a period stretching well over 100 years. Over 80,000 images of...
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