Greater Manchester Trip Overview
Manchester is famous for being one of the world capitals of football (soccer), but there is much more to see here. The seventh most populated city in England, it’s also considered a modern hub, but it was once also one of the most important textile centers of the planet. This is where the first computer to store programs and to have memory was created, and it boasts the oldest public library of the English language in the world.
So, come and join us to get to know it’s many secrets and interesting facts!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Greater Manchester Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Manchester is famous for being one of the world capitals of football (soccer), but there is much more to see here. The seventh most populated city in England, it’s also considered a modern hub, but it was once also one of the most important textile centers of the planet. This is where the first computer to store programs and to have memory was created, and it boasts the oldest public library of the English language in the world.
So, come and join us to get to know it’s many secrets and interesting facts!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester England
You will see:
Piccadilly Gardens
Chinatown
Manchester Town Hall
John Rylands Library
Royal Exchange Theatre
St Ann’s Church
New Cathedral Street
Manchester Cathedral
You will learn about:
The rise of Manchester from a town to a metropole
Saxons and Normands
The rich medieval past
Protestant revolution
The Blitzkrieg and Second World War
The Industrial Revolution
The Victorian Age
