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… See more

The City of Manchester is governed by the Manchester City Council. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, with a directly… 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

Historically the population of Manchester began to increase rapidly during the Victorian era, estimated at 354,930 for Manchester and 110,833 for Salford in 1865, and peaking … See more

Manchester's buildings display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Victorian to contemporary architecture. The… 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 Office for National Statistics does not produce economic data for the City of Manchester alone, but includes four other metropolitan … See more