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Welcome to manchesterproperty.org.uk. This website has been put together to provide more information about Manchester.

About Manchester

Located in the south-central part of North West England, Manchester has an estimated population of 458,000. Today, the city markets itself as a centre of the arts, media, higher education and commerce, however its routes lie in the cotton trade and Industrial Revolution.

Until the adoption of Arkwright's steam-powered cotton-making machine in 1783 Manchester was little more than village with a basic textile trade. The adoption of mechanised forms of production transformed Manchester's textile cottage industry into a world leading industrial hub. In 1801 Manchester's total population was 88,577, but by 1901 it had quadrupled to 642,027. Propelled by the booming cotton industry Manchester earned the title of Cottonopolis.

Later, companies that had initially produced textile machinery diversified and entered the general manufacturing market. Similarly, the chemistry industry, which started with dyes and bleaches for the textile market expanded into new areas. Meanwhile, the city's prosperity attracted other forms of enterprise ranging from tea traders to iron foundries. In recognition of Manchester's growing industrial importance the town was granted city status in 1853.

The cotton manufacturers who had prospered from the industrial revolution left their mark on the city in the form of grand monuments, symbolising their success. Examples include the neo-Gothic architecture of the Town Hall and the Roman inspired circular Central Library. Elsewhere, the Royal Exchange that was once a cotton trading forum, now houses the world's largest theatre-in-the-round.

Today an estimated 71% of the Manchester populace is employed in the service industry. The last decade has seen companies relocate from the South to take advantage of cheaper costs in the North.

The city's industrial past is reflected in its modern day form. The 1897 built Corn Exchange, has been remarketed as the “The Triangle”, a group of fashion boutiques, whilst the former newspaper-printing complex is now known for its bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. Furthermore, the Northern Quarter, once the city's clothing district is now home to a vibrant scene of bars, cafes, unique shops and converted loft style housing.

Manchester Information

Transport links

The city of Manchester is well served by its transport systems. It is surrounded by road systems and lies at the heart of a national transport infrastructure of rail and motorway networks.

Rail

Piccadilly Rail Station
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Fairfield Street
Manchester
M60 7RT
08457 484950 (rail enquiries)

Victoria Rail Station
Station Approach (off Corporation Street)
Todd Street
Manchester
M3 1PB
08457 484950 (rail enquiries)

Served by First Great Western, Virgin Trains Good commuting routes via Liverpool Sheffield, Leeds, Birmingham, Oxford, Reading and London.

Bus

Central Coach Station
Chorlton Street
City Centre
Manchester
M1 3JF
0871 781 8181

Manchester Service operators include National Express. Coach services run to Airport from Bus Station.

Airport

Manchester Airport
Manchester
M90 1QX
08712 710 711

Frequent daily international flights served by Air France, Southwest, Continental, EasyJet, FlyBe, KLM, Easyjet and Skybus, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Turkish Airways, Qatar.

Local Services

Details of basic services serving the city of Manchester

City Council

Manchester City Council
Town Hall
Albert Square
Manchester
M60 2LA
0161 234 5000
www.manchester.gov.uk

Libraries

Manchester is served by a Central Library and 23 Community Libraries, which are distributed all over the city of Manchester. Additionally, there is also a mobile library service operates throughout the city and outlying areas.

Central Library
Manchester Central Library
St. Peter's Square
Manchester
M2 5PD
0161 234 1900>
Fax: 0161 234 1963

Manchester Education

Universities in Manchester

The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
0161 306 6000

Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Building
All Saints
Manchester
M15 6BH
0161 247 2000