The name Manchester originates from the Latin name Mamucium or its variant Mancunio and the citizens are still referred to as Mancunians (/mænˈkjuːniən/). These names are generally thought to represent a See more

At 53°28′0″N 2°14′0″W / 53.46667°N 2.23333°W , 160 miles (260 km) northwest of London, Manchester lies in a bowl-shaped land area … See more

The Office for National Statistics does not produce economic data for the City of Manchester alone, but includes four other metropolitan boroughs, Salford, Stockport, Tameside See more

Early history
The Brigantes were the major Celtic tribe in what is now known as Northern England; they had a stronghold in the locality at a sandstone outcrop … See more

The City of Manchester is governed by the Manchester City Council. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, with a directly elected mayor, has responsibilities for economic … See more

Historically the population of Manchester began to increase rapidly during the Victorian era, estimated at 354,930 for Manchester and … See more

Manchester's buildings display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Victorian to contemporary architecture. The widespread use of See more