In the 2011 census, the Greater Manchester Population was 2,682, 528.
I arrived at Victoria Station from Liverpool and stayed downtown. After stowing my luggage, I took the bus to the Imperial War Museum-North. It's worth a visit if you are interested in the history of Britain at war since 1900.
Outside the museum, you see the river and bridge at the top of this page. I walked over to the Lowry Centre and couldn't resist the bargains.
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Manchester has a lot to offer. I spent several hours at the Manchester Art Gallery.
Photo: The Chariot Race c 1882 by Alexander von Wagner
Photo: Writing desk c 1865
One fascinating place is the John Rylands Research Institute and Library known as The Rylands. The founder was Enriqueta Rylands. Enriqueta was born in Cuba in 1843. After the death of her parents, she went to England and was a companion to Martha Rylands who died in 1875. She then married John Ryland who made his millions in cotton manufacturing. Following John Rylands' death, Enriqueta build the Library, which opened in 1900. In 1972, it became part of the University of Manchester.
On another day, I took a trip up to Bury. There's a lot to see in Bury--including a ride on the historic East Lancashire Railway.
And the nearby Bury Transport Museum
So, there's a lot more to see in Manchester.
The National Football Museum (Soccer for US friends)
Science and Industry Museum
The Manchester Museum
People's History Museum
Manchester Cathedral
And there are parks, canals, and places to shop
Click on the highlighted links to learn more of my visit to Manchester
Google Map of Manchester
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