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Manchester is a city and metropolitan area of larger Manchester, England. In 2009, its population was expected to be 483,800, making it the seventh-most populous local authority district in England. Manchester lies within one of the UK's biggest metropolitan. Manchester is located in the south-central part of North West England, fringed by the Cheshire Plain to the south and the Pennines to the north and east. The recorded history of Manchester began with the resident vicus associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium, which was established AD 79 on a sandstone trick near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. previously, the majority of the city was a part of Lancashire, although areas south of the River Mersey were in Cheshire.
Enjoying the Secret Manchester.
Chetham's Library:
Catham's Library Manchester's greatest reserved secret - even most populace of the city are mostly oblivious to its existence. Europe's oldest English language Public Library is tucked away next to the revolutionary Urbis just off Millennium Square. One of Manchester's oldest buildings, it still has the unique collection of books, all chained to their shelves. This is where Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels would visit while in Manchester and where Engels wrote the world-changing book 'The situation of the Working Classes in England', a key influence on the development of Communism.
Visit Parsonage Gardens:
This is a charming garden. Nice to relax in when the weather is fine and to read a book. Nearby there is also an observation platform which looks over the River Irwell and is ideal for taking photos of Trinity Bridge and The Lowry Hotel. This does also serve as a car park, on an overhang, for one of the office blocks, but you may use it. It is a little secret away but you entre this to the right of 20 St Mary's church house which runs along one side of the gardens.
St. Mary's, The secret Gem:
Near Albert Square. The oldest post-Reformation Catholic church in the nation, dating from 1794. It contains one of the most pieces of art in Manchester, and the altar is fairly glorious. This is a quiet safe haven from the sound of the city.
Trinity Bridge:
The advanced Trinity Bridge, designed by the Spaniard Santiago Calatrava, who was greatly concerned in the designs for the Olympic village in Barcelona, is in the Chapel Wharf Area. This links the double cities of Manchester and Salford, leading to the five stars Lowry Hotel on the Salford bank. It is all a slab behind Kendal's, near The Freemasons' Hall. A good pleasant view.
