Why You Need To Visit Manchester

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    Manchester (/ˈmæntʃɪstər, is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 547,627 in 2018. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The two cities and the surrounding towns form one of the United Kingdom's most populous conurbations, the Greater Manchester Built-up Area, which has a population of 2.5 million.
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  • @bod-essebod-esse4142
    @bod-essebod-esse4142 Рік тому +15

    Manchester is full of history, being the first industrialised city in the world. There is the Rylands library, and the Chetham library, both full of treasures. The Textile Museum, the Manchester Museum, the old canals... the list goes on.

  • @ijabbott63
    @ijabbott63 Рік тому +17

    Those two pubs near the cathedral have moved twice. In 1971, during redevelopment of the area they were in at the time, they were moved vertically upwards on stilts. Sometime after the IRA bomb in 1996, they were taken apart and rebuilt 300m away at their current location, and repositioned to form an 'L' shape between them. (They used to be in line with each other.)

    • @terryoconnor8165
      @terryoconnor8165 Рік тому +2

      A pal of mine cleaned the bricks from those pubs, as they were dismantled, documented, numbered etc to be rebuilt ‘round the corner’

  • @jeffstation70
    @jeffstation70 Рік тому +12

    In case you didn't realise, the building in the last shot was Salford Cathedral. Salford and Manchester are both cities, side by side. So you saw two cathedrals in the same day.

  • @janicefinn1745
    @janicefinn1745 Рік тому +14

    Loved when you visited Liverpool the city where I was born and raised. I now live in Manchester which is a wonderful vibrant city. Emmeline Pankhurst of the Womens Suffrage movement was born here and the political history of the city is amazing. When you were at the Cathedral you were so close to Chethams School of Music which houses the oldest English speaking library, where Karl Marx and Engels would sit and discuss Political Philosophy. Our main public library is also beautiful, and then we have John Rylands Library which can only be described as a Cathedral to Literature. They give you a mirror when you go in so you don't strain your neck constantly looking up. Our Town Hall is a beautiful Victorian Gothic building which is open to the public and has an amazing cafe
    Others have mentioned Castlefields, this area of the city is where the Roman's settled and there is a small area of excavated Roman ruins. The Museum of Science and Industry is in this area, a great place for kids. A walk along the canal in this area is a must, where you can marvel at the Victorian engineering in the many ornate railway bridges.
    You really do need to come back.

  • @andywilliams7323
    @andywilliams7323 Рік тому +13

    Might I suggest visiting Chester? It's a small walkable city (everything close together in walking distance), but with lots to see and history stretching back 1900 years to Roman times.
    You can walk around the top of the old Roman and Norman walls that surrounded and protected the old city. Visit the Roman amphitheatre and gardens. Even take the official Roman walking tour if you like, fun and educational for your kids. Visit the 1000-year-old cathedral. Visit the Rows an entirely unique shopping precinct dating back 700-800 years with medieval architecture. Walk through the beautiful Grosvenor Park, where your kids can also enjoy the playground and miniature railway. And down to the Groves, a promenade on the bank of the River Dee, where you can also go on boat rides along the river if you like.

  • @t.a.k.palfrey3882
    @t.a.k.palfrey3882 Рік тому +12

    Thanks for updating my memories of this great northern city. It is 50 years since last I was there. Whilst at junior prep in England, we did a series of days' study on famous people from different cities. I remember Manchester for the scientists who made breakthroughs while working there: Rutherford (Father of nuclear physics), John Dalton (founder of atomic theory), Alan Turing (Father of modern computing). Of course, the Manchester Ship Canal was a pioneering engineering project too. Quite a city!

  • @gerri3296
    @gerri3296 Рік тому +1

    Manchester is a wonderful city, but York is worth a visit. It's one of my favourites.

  • @Josh-jp6xv
    @Josh-jp6xv Рік тому +4

    Next time you're in Manchester or Leeds, you need to eat at Red's True Barbecue! You and the family will love it!

  • @Kevin-mx1vi
    @Kevin-mx1vi Рік тому +6

    I suggest Durham. The cathedral will astound you, and while in the area you can visit the Beamish living museum. (You need a whole day for that alone !)

  • @pauls.arts.and.craft.
    @pauls.arts.and.craft. Рік тому +9

    Another well presented and filmed video....There are a lot of classic cities in the UK, it's hard to recommend any, they all have their own appeal. But Perhaps York

    • @HY...
      @HY... Рік тому +5

      Yes York is beautiful

  • @TimeyWimeyLimey
    @TimeyWimeyLimey Рік тому +3

    Next summer take the kids to Blackpool. Six miles of sandy beaches, three piers with all the fun of the fair, lots of attractions including Blackpool Tower Circus, Blackpool Pleasure Beach theme park with big dippers across the sky line, there's donkeys for kids to ride on on the beach and Blackpool Tower itself, our version of the Eiffel Tower. Lots of cheap guest house B&Bs if you want to stay over.

  • @psychosoma5049
    @psychosoma5049 Рік тому +2

    I was born and bred in Manchester x ❤

  • @terrythomas3755
    @terrythomas3755 Рік тому +6

    Manchester, the city of my birth. Although I left it fifty years ago. Built on cotton and the industrial revolution. If your ever there again, visit Rylands library, pay homage to the Peterloo massacre, and much else. As a black American, you should know that back in the 60s., many American soul singers found their spiritual home there, much of the nightclub life was based on black American soul music, in what later became "northern soul" although that term only came in later.

  • @billmayor8567
    @billmayor8567 Рік тому +8

    I live in this city. There is so much more to see. I recommend you visit the rylands library and Manchester museum, the next time you come. Also take a tour through ancoats and northern quarter.
    There is a china town here too and various other areas, all with their own unique feel.
    Manchester is so diverse due to its multicultural population. So much variety of food and many more beautiful churches and medieval halls, art galleries, gardens, science museum ( which you might enjoy) also a museum with planes from different eras( can’t remember name)
    There is a lot to see in Manchester if you have time and all the places like art galleries, museums, botanical gardens are all free to the public.

    • @fuzzlewit9
      @fuzzlewit9 Рік тому +4

      John Rylands Library always seems to be overlooked by visitors to the city and yet it's a stunning building with some great things to see. I always recommend it too!

  • @christineclarke1653
    @christineclarke1653 Рік тому +7

    My city! Next time you should visit the John Ryland library on Deansgate, then try to get into the Richmond Tearooms in The Village for afternoon tea or lovely lunches. Or maybe get out of the city centre and try the Curry Mile in Rusholme. Pubs are always a good place for lunch and most are family friendly in the city centre. Come back Ar Kid!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @isabellevince5174
    @isabellevince5174 Рік тому +3

    So appreciate the effort you put into the production of your videos. They are great but what I really love is your calm and soothing voice....

  • @SeeDaRipper...
    @SeeDaRipper... Рік тому +4

    You should have gone to Afflecks palace (basically an independent emporium full of up and coming designers, Art and odd shops etc) It's based in the northern quarter of the city...If you're looking for somewhere else to go you can't go wrong with Bristol (where i currently reside) full of maritime history, some of it quite controversial with links to the slave trade (recently a slave trader had his statue ripped down and thrown in the docks🤭) The SS Great Britain (A technical marvel in 1843) the famous Clifton suspension bridge, a Norman/Gothic cathedral, Tudor revival library and Edwardian baroque museum with plenty of independent eateries (none of that chain rubbish) It's also the home of Banksy (so expect to see a few of his works dotted around) as well as Massive Attack (the band) you should give it a pop.👍

  • @georgeprout42
    @georgeprout42 Рік тому +3

    Hungry in Manchester? It's "Curry Mile" (Wilmslow Road) every time for me; but like you, I'm not a local.

  • @jennybertenshaw7694
    @jennybertenshaw7694 Рік тому +3

    Lovely to see my old home town So much more to it though so on your next visit make sure you visit neighbouring Salford and media city where the BBC moved to and where you have the wonderful Lowry Art gallery / museum across the water you have the amazing futuristic war museum You also have the world famous Manchester United football stadium

  • @tinastanley3552
    @tinastanley3552 Рік тому +3

    Hi I love your family and channel I found it funny that you called it a shopping centre when they are called Malls in America I believe you are becoming British in speech 😁 because when I watched UK vloggers they say Mall ....have you been to Chester it's got so much history and lovely shopping quarters 😁.

  • @walkalong2811
    @walkalong2811 Рік тому +3

    Never been in England. It is definitely on my bucket list. Meanwhile I enjoy it through your videos. You just got a new subscriber!!!!

  • @paulpowers
    @paulpowers Рік тому +2

    The Arndale food cart is trast, if you come back go to the market in the Arndale, there's loads of little street food stalls with amazing food

  • @mikeantonio3163
    @mikeantonio3163 Рік тому +3

    Manchester and its surrounding areas started the industrial revolution with its industry and Mills. Next time head down to the canal area. Many of the Mills have been put to other use. Years ago it was grimey and always foggy!

  • @julianjmillner810
    @julianjmillner810 Рік тому +1

    Awesome tour bud! Try ‘Lincoln’! I hear that’s a cool gaff to visit! I’ve never been…👍

  • @janetkenny1735
    @janetkenny1735 Рік тому

    I live just east of Manchester in an area called saddleworth. I originate from a place in North Manchester called standish. Miles standish was the quartermaster on the mayflower. Standish has a parish church that goes way back to 1582. It's the first time watching your channel and thank you for loving my country as much as I do.

  • @ruk2023--
    @ruk2023-- Рік тому +1

    Oh man, Wok to work is good. I live on the street behind las iguanas so it's a two minute walk away and I take advantage of that fact regularly.

  • @maggievitality9627
    @maggievitality9627 Рік тому +1

    Loving watching you all. Thank you for sharing your adventures 🙂

  • @royw-g3120
    @royw-g3120 Рік тому +1

    Remember having to go to a company conference years back and the driving directions were a bit vague when they should have been “just drive to the biggest building you can see!”

  • @valentinaroldan7764
    @valentinaroldan7764 Рік тому +3

    you are such a nice person 🙏 thanks for the video

  • @marcl3763
    @marcl3763 Рік тому +5

    just great. love your chilled vibe and appreciation of places. Onward and upwards!

  • @TheEmpressgoth
    @TheEmpressgoth Рік тому +1

    Very interesting thanks for the tag along 👍

  • @CR-zd8yx
    @CR-zd8yx Рік тому +1

    I felt extremely homesick watching this. Love my city! I am glad you enjoyed your time there :)

    • @CR-zd8yx
      @CR-zd8yx Рік тому

      Also, for the kids - the Science and Industry Museum is an absolute must.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      👍🏾

  • @karenjones341
    @karenjones341 Рік тому +4

    You should definitely visit Manchester when the Christmas markets start, well worth a look 👌

  • @rosahacketts1668
    @rosahacketts1668 Рік тому +2

    I must go again - last time I was there was about 15 years ago. It really has changed for the better.

  • @greybeardmedia-merseysidebey
    @greybeardmedia-merseysidebey Рік тому +1

    Awesome as always, loved your uploads when you was in Liverpool, I am a new you tuber but I enjoy droning so am droning sites in Merseyside then I go further when channel grow, keep up your amazing work mate 😀👍

  • @ursulasewdanee3568
    @ursulasewdanee3568 Рік тому +1

    It was really nice for you and your family to visit my city. There is a food market in Manchester where you can get food from around the world and there is an authentic Mexican taco stand as well. If you like buffet there is one on Deansgate the name is Cosmos.
    There is a science museum for the kids and its a interactive one where the kids get to touch things and really enjoy themselves. If you go during the school holidays there have alot of activities the children can get involved in. I used to take my daughter there all the time we had great fun!!
    There is a restaurant that sells home-cooked food or you can just bring your own picnic and sit in the aviation lounge. Just check the times online not sure if changed since the virus?
    Best of all the museum is free.

  • @danielclitheroe1869
    @danielclitheroe1869 Рік тому +2

    You guys are great. Reckon you would love Oxford.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      Thanks for the recommendation 👍🏾

  • @lozzer08
    @lozzer08 Рік тому +4

    Chester and York are lovely cities. X

  • @danic9304
    @danic9304 Рік тому +2

    Oh that was lovely. I grew up around the greater Manchester area so spent a lot of my youth in the the city. Always loved it.

  • @howardgrice6682
    @howardgrice6682 Рік тому +5

    Hya Mac, another great video with some amazing shots of the city. Manchester is my home town and it has some amazing history. It was the first Industrial City after the Industrial Revolution, it also has the oldest English speaking library in the World it is well worth a visit and your kids would love a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry where you will be able to see the worlds oldest railway station and a plethora of amazing displays and exhibitions. I love following you on your travels and was glad to see the kids back in this video. Cheers keep em coming

    • @bod-essebod-esse4142
      @bod-essebod-esse4142 Рік тому +2

      Is that the John Rylands library you mean, or the Chetham library? Both are absolute MUST-SEES.

    • @howardgrice6682
      @howardgrice6682 Рік тому +2

      @@bod-essebod-esse4142 Chethams is the oldest but as you say John Rylands is a must see as well, they are both amazing 👍

  • @viper7869
    @viper7869 9 місяців тому +1

    Great vid 👌

  • @richardjones824
    @richardjones824 Рік тому +1

    Come visit Chester. Lots of history and and beautiful buildings. Combine it with the Cheshire show next year. Not too far from Derby.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the recommendations. It is on the list now.

  • @tonyrigby6844
    @tonyrigby6844 Рік тому +1

    listen to. The stone roses. The stone roses. on the headphones. Epic production.
    All manchester bands are cool but i have to put this on top.

  • @FloralDew74
    @FloralDew74 Рік тому +1

    Another great video!! This one in particular immediately caught my attention; I plan to visit next year. Great comments and information. Love it! ❤😊

  • @dubsnbuds6668
    @dubsnbuds6668 10 місяців тому +1

    A small town with bg history is Bradford in west Yorkshire,you may hear some bad reviews of this city but been born in this town I'm very proud of our heritage here ,a city full of amazing architecture and plenty to see and do ,put it on your list

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  10 місяців тому +1

      It's on my list. Thanks for the recommendation.

    • @dubsnbuds6668
      @dubsnbuds6668 10 місяців тому

      The film and photography museum is worth a visit,with the IMAX cinema too , possibly one of the best looking book stores too Waterstones inside the old wool exchange is awesome and definitely deserves a visit,the all new underground shops is cool too built in the old tunnel system that runs beneath the city centre

  • @goldenlabradorskye
    @goldenlabradorskye Рік тому +1

    Nice Vid..........Brilliant place ..

  • @arlenaholmes
    @arlenaholmes Рік тому +1

    Love it Love it Love it!!! Keep Going. Why try the city or area of Rye? Have you been there? Gorgeous!

  • @aldreth3625
    @aldreth3625 Рік тому +4

    Lincoln City is small but packed full of history - Roman ruins, Castle (houses copy of Magna Carta), Cathedral, Bomber Command Memorial - Christmas Market is good too

    • @phoenix-xu9xj
      @phoenix-xu9xj Рік тому

      I live there and I wish I could be as enthusiastic as you about it. 😅

  • @Ed___1234
    @Ed___1234 Рік тому +2

    You have to experience Cambridge and it’s smaller sister Ely if you love Cathedrals. You can do both in a day as Ely is roughly 25 mins drive from Cambridge.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому +1

      On the list - thanks

    • @Ed___1234
      @Ed___1234 Рік тому +1

      @@MacandBlair if you also go another 10 minutes drive past Ely you get to a little village called Littleport - outside the beautiful St George’s church is a Harley Davidson statue in memory of one of the founders of Harley Davidson who was from Littleport. Most people think Harley was founded by Americans but that’s not the case! Enjoy!

  • @kevinhayes7830
    @kevinhayes7830 Рік тому +3

    You should really visit Brighton Mac visit the famous lanes very family friendly the peir is the most visited place outside of London the food is amazing especially if you like fish and it's got that quirky English feel to it so much to see you need at least a week there look it up the kids would love it and so would you 😎👍

  • @maxinemuhammad5979
    @maxinemuhammad5979 Рік тому

    Fantastic vid loved it . ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @levitated-pit
    @levitated-pit Рік тому +3

    come up to Newcastle!

  • @ticketyboo2456
    @ticketyboo2456 Рік тому +2

    If you love architecture you should visit Bath. Great video btw 🙂

  • @meronr74
    @meronr74 Рік тому

    Chester and York are beautiful places to visit, full of history and architecture. York has great museums and York Minster cathedral. Chester has the Roman walls which you can walk on and The Rows which is a unique shopping experience.

  • @Sarge084
    @Sarge084 Рік тому +2

    Chester, if you haven't already visited Chester then you should.
    Closer to home for you I would suggest Worcester for a day trip, but then I would as it's my home county!
    You could do the remainder of the three counties, Gloucester and Hereford.
    Visit Malvern on a summers day and walk the Malvern Hills, the views are spectacular.
    Also in Worcestershire try the village of Broadway and up on the hill you must visit Broadway Tower with its views of 18 counties.

  • @primalengland
    @primalengland Рік тому +3

    Another great video, Mac. I don’t live in Manchester but in one of its satellite towns. You always do a sterling job.

  • @fuzzlewit9
    @fuzzlewit9 Рік тому +1

    Next time you find yourself in Manchester I recommend the John Rylands Library (look it up, it's beautiful and has some amazing things to check out, and is also free) and the Museum of Science & Industry, so much to see there too. Then up Oxford Rd near the University is another museum Manchester Museum with some amazing artifacts, though it's currently closed for work until Feb 2023.

  • @DomRivers67
    @DomRivers67 Рік тому +1

    Go to Portsmouth, take the kids to the Historic Dockyard and on to HMS Victory and HMS Warrior....The Mary Rose and then on down to the Beach and Fair in Southsea (also in portsmouth), or even pop up to Arundel half hour doen the coast for the Castle and a walk through the nature reserves

    • @ginger3269
      @ginger3269 Рік тому

      This is a great suggestion. Then come to sunny Guildford's beautiful cobbled high street, tudor shop fronts and the North Downs.

  • @zzzzz77771
    @zzzzz77771 Рік тому +1

    You would love a day out in Salisbury. Going by the things you like it would be perfect for a visit.
    Huge Cathedral, beautiful parks and very very old buildings everywhere, plus lots of shopping and a market.
    Very old city. Check it out

  • @bobbybigboyyes
    @bobbybigboyyes Рік тому +3

    Barton Arcade is not from the 1930's. It was built in 1871 and restored in the 1980s. 🙂

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing that detail... 👍🏾

  • @jjsmallpiece9234
    @jjsmallpiece9234 Рік тому +1

    You went on a lucky day, it wasn't raining. Try a visit to Chester.

  • @Red-hr4gw
    @Red-hr4gw Рік тому +2

    Brighton and Oxford or Cambridge. Great video.

  • @twigletz7384
    @twigletz7384 Рік тому +1

    Have you been to Portsmouth yet? I have a vague recollection of a vlog, but can't find it amongst your posts. If you haven't, its well worth a visit. Great museum, the HMS Victory and the Mary Rose exhibition. Then there's the Spinnaker Tower for the views along the coast.

  • @nicolakibble
    @nicolakibble Рік тому +1

    Hi Mac, perhaps visit Windsor and then cross over the bridge and visit Eton ❤

  • @longone844
    @longone844 Рік тому +1

    Don’t forget to do a Leeds walking tour. It’s a lovely city.

  • @ursulasewdanee3568
    @ursulasewdanee3568 Рік тому

    Sorry forgot to mention that the name of the museum is called Manchester science and industry museum. All info is online. Hope this helps? Kindest Regards Ursula

  • @HY...
    @HY... Рік тому

    Love Manchester! I guess you've been to Nottingham and Derbyshire as you live in the Midlands xx

  • @Holeyguagaamoley
    @Holeyguagaamoley Рік тому +2

    Nice new video great production sound music videography all top notch, how you get so good? When I was in the UK I found it very hard to get restaurant reservations because I have 4 kids so fast food and pubs was about it. Have you noticed that? Anyways great video thank you. BTW Edinburgh and York are the best historical cities to see.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      For the video production... youtube tutorials and trial and error. LoL Restaurants are hard to book with kids... Or rather we can't walk in without booking.

  • @Trueo9re
    @Trueo9re Рік тому

    The Wellington and Sinclair pub has been moved 3 times. Because they're listed you can't destroy them, so they've been moved everytime Manchester had had a facelift. The Manchester bomb of 1996 caused the last move as it was situated on Shambles Square, which no longer exists. But next time you need to go to John Rylands Library. Very gothic. Also there's a toilet for the ladies that's what used to be called water closets. Very old.

  • @janebaker966
    @janebaker966 Рік тому +1

    That was really interesting. It was to me as I've never been to Manchester and probably never will,so you've saved me a journey. I loved how all the old Tudor buildings were still intact around the Cathedral. Also I could see how it's got that vibrant vibe I read of in the newly constructed parts where all those shiny glass and metal towers are. I think you always have to book online in advance for Los Iguanas also you have to pay by card. I know that as in our local paper there was a story how a local Mum took some kids for a birthday meal there then wanted to pay in cash and the situation escalated and the police were called....thats how I know. Should you wish to visit my city which is Bristol just on the edge of the west country here is an itinerary I've thought up for you. The thing is Bristol has got lots of interest but it's spread out and dotted all over the place. Now I'm assuming you'll drive and park. So in the city centre first have a look at the Empty Plinth where once stood the statue of Edward Colston until he got toppled by a bunch of posh white woke kids. Then walk down the cobbled waterfront that was the old harbour,now it's picturesque and a nice place for crowds of young people to hang out on summer evenings. It's like the Canal St Martin and Bassin de Villette in Paris. Cross the bridge to M shed. That is a free and a pretty good portrait in objects etc of life in Bristol in centuries past. Now walk a little further and you come to the Great Britain,it's the biggest of the awesome in their day steamships that the charismatic engineer Brunel built to take passengers and emigrants across the Atlantic. Then get the ferry boat back to the centre and get a no.8 bus up to Clifton from which it's a short walk to Brunels Suspension Bridge which is a beautiful sight. See it from the top of the hill that is crowned by a stone building that was once a windmill a long time ago. I've heard there is now a cafe on the roof terrace which sounds lovely but I haven't been up that way for ages. So have a meal or snack or if it's sunny picnic on the grass. Also visit inside the building The Giants Cave,the kids will love this,you go down and along a narrow tunnel in the rock and come out onto a platform on the cliff face. Also in the building go up the steps to the Camera Obscura,it's one of the few original ones from the 1700s just before someone worked out how to fix the image. As kids me and my siblings loved this. You are in a completely dark room and on a round white screen is projected from a mirror above a live image of the outside world. It must have been magical back in the day. The trick is to have someone stationed outside to wave except it never works because they get bored and mooch off to buy an ice cream.
    Sorry to ramble so long,there is loads more in Bristol but I'd better stop somewhere.

    • @jeffstation70
      @jeffstation70 Рік тому +2

      The two pubs near the cathedral have actually moved twice. They were moved in the 60s and again to their current location after the IRA bombs in the 90s damaged them.

    • @cdkmonkey2699
      @cdkmonkey2699 Рік тому

      Leeds

  • @williamyates5410
    @williamyates5410 Рік тому

    I love you're tour's me and the boss (Mr's) are looking to get away soon but not sure where to go we've not long been back from Edinburgh was thinking Lincoln or Manchester what would you recommend only us two no complaining kid's 😅

  • @InquisitiveTelly
    @InquisitiveTelly Рік тому +1

    Must be a really friendly city, most people you pass are posturing for the camera 😅😅

  • @stevefaulkner9391
    @stevefaulkner9391 Рік тому

    How about trying historic Coventry? Three cathedrals, medieval Spon Street and St Mary's Hall, St John the Baptist church where a number of King Charles l Cavaliers were kept as prisoners by the parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War, the 'Lady Godiva' legend, The Coventry 'Blitz' when during the Second World War, Coventry was flattened by the German (Nazi) airforce. We also have the gatehouses of the old city wall and our amazing 'Transport Museum' that houses all the various bicycles, motorbikes and cars built in Coventry during the industrial age. Oh and the Herbert Museum is worth a visit too. ;)

  • @irisgolding736
    @irisgolding736 Рік тому

    I have lived in Manchester for most of my life and was born here. It was the home of the Industrial Revolution. The 1996 IRA bomb left the city centre looking like a war zone. The footage of you travelling on the escalator to the food hall, all of that was completely blown away. You were in St Ann's church - those stained glass windows were blown out and the same for the cathedral. The City Council had to decide whether to build back as it was when the cotton mills were in full flight or build for the future with an eye to reminding people of Manchester's industrial heritage. The latter plan was chosen and the result is the modern city that you have visited. The University of Manchester has the largest campus in Western Europe. The airport is the northern hub for international flights and at Christmas time, there is a huge German market outside the Town Hall and beyond. There is a peace garden at the rear of the cathedral dedicated to the Ariana Grande concert where one man killed 22 people. The garden was dedicated by Prince William and the lovely Catherine. It is a city of firsts including the first IVF baby born in the entire world. There is a Chinatown, the Printworks has some good restaurants, if you come out of Barton Arcade where you were and walk left you will come to a restaurant area. Great city. If my mother came back from Heaven, she wouldn't recognise it.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      So glad to see the city has recovered...

  • @racheledmondson4003
    @racheledmondson4003 Рік тому

    Sheffield is the greenest city in the UK and has interesting history / culture. Try the official Sheffield Round Walk route starting at Endcliffe Park and you won't believe you're in a city. There's also the popular Kelham Island area near the city centre with nice pubs / restaurants and Kelham Island museum showing the city's industrial history. The city centre itself has a beautiful cathedral, the winter gardens and the millennium galleries all of which are worth a visit and free admission.

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      Thanks for the recommendation

    • @robertgriffin968
      @robertgriffin968 Рік тому

      @@MacandBlair if you do visit sheffield, be sure to either go, or come back, via manchester, using the snake pass. it's a beautiful scenic drive.

  • @clemensn2000
    @clemensn2000 Рік тому

    Mac, Not sure whether you've tried bath yet; if not beautiful city

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      It is on my list of places to visit!

  • @HeathenGeek
    @HeathenGeek Рік тому +1

    To get a taste of the recent history of Manchester, search for Fred Dibnah, and Manchester city centre bombing. Imagine that, walking around England and having to be on the lookout for things that could do that.

  • @daveclarke1335
    @daveclarke1335 Рік тому +1

    Bath or Bristol👍

  • @chrisshelley3027
    @chrisshelley3027 Рік тому +1

    Leeds

  • @sarahohare2417
    @sarahohare2417 Рік тому +2

    Why not try Blackpool illuminations.

  • @ibxnnn376
    @ibxnnn376 Рік тому +2

    Have you been to Oxford? 🙂

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому

      Just drove through... will have to do a proper visit.

  • @boblebob
    @boblebob Рік тому +1

    Las iguanas is a poor food chain

  • @unaffiliatedwealth1798
    @unaffiliatedwealth1798 Рік тому +1

    Oxford?

  • @kimcocreations
    @kimcocreations Рік тому +1

    Which city do you think is better, Liverpool or Manchester

    • @MacandBlair
      @MacandBlair  Рік тому +2

      Liverpool

    • @kimcocreations
      @kimcocreations Рік тому +1

      @@MacandBlair good answer, I am from Liverpool, I took a Ukrainian UA-camr around lpool and made a few bids for my own UA-cam, I'd love you to check them out

    • @garyrigby21
      @garyrigby21 10 місяців тому

      Liverpool

  • @simonchilli2088
    @simonchilli2088 Рік тому +1

    You didn't notice Man U v Man City derby day?????

  • @ianh452
    @ianh452 Рік тому

    It is free for tourists or religious contemplation. Why would it be otherwise?

  • @garyrigby21
    @garyrigby21 10 місяців тому

    Visit Liverpool first

  • @andrewwells3367
    @andrewwells3367 Рік тому

    I don't think Manchester Cathedral has flying buttresses.

  • @lynnehamer239
    @lynnehamer239 Рік тому

    piccadilly used to gardens used to be beautiful it's a dump now