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Although Greater Manchester was not created until 1974, the history of its settlements go back centuries. There is evidence of See more

Greater Manchester is formed of parts of Cheshire, Lancashire and parts of West Riding of Yorkshire. The historic boundary between Cheshire and Lancashire begins from the points of both the River Irwell and Manchester Ship Canal. The southern parts of the county … See more

Greater Manchester has a population of 2,867,800 (2021 Census), making it the third most populous county in England after Greater London and the West Midlands and … See more

Much of Greater Manchester's wealth was generated during the Industrial Revolution, particularly textile manufacture. The world's first cotton mill was built in the town of See more

Greater Manchester is a landlocked county spanning 493 sq mi (1,277 km ). The Pennines rise to the north and east of the county with the See more

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is the top-tier administrative body for the local governance of Greater Manchester. It was established on 1 April … See more

Greater Manchester has six universities: the Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Bolton, the University of Law, … See more