Right in the centre of Manchester, surrounded by trams, shops, cafés, and skyscrapers, lies Piccadilly Gardens — a lively urban space that has long been considered the city’s unofficial meeting …
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St Peter’s Square, Manchester – The Civic Heart of a Modern City
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the centre of Manchester, where sleek trams glide past grand neoclassical buildings and modern glass towers reflect the city’s skies, lies St Peter’s Square — one of Manchester’s most …
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Manchester Arndale – The Beating Heart of City Centre Shopping
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the heart of Manchester city centre, surrounded by trams, cafés, and the vibrant hum of urban life, stands one of the UK’s largest and most popular shopping destinations — …
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The National Football Museum – A Celebration of the Beautiful Game in Manchester
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIf there’s one city in England where football is more than just a sport, it’s Manchester. Here, football is part of the city’s DNA — a shared language that unites …
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The Lowry – Salford Quays: Where Art, Theatre, and Architecture Meet the Spirit of the North
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinStanding proudly on the waterfront of Salford Quays, just a short tram ride from Manchester city centre, The Lowry is one of the North West’s most inspiring cultural landmarks. Named …
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MediaCity Manchester – The Beating Heart of the UK’s Creative North
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSet on the glimmering waters of Salford Quays, just a short tram ride from Manchester city centre, MediaCity has rapidly become one of the UK’s most dynamic cultural and creative …
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Imperial War Museum North – A Journey Through Conflict, Memory, and Reflection
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford Quays, the Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is one of Britain’s most thought-provoking and architecturally striking museums. It …
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Clash of the Superpowers: Is China Winning? How the Rise of India & China is Reshaping Our World For three centuries, the West has dominated global politics, economics, and culture. …
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A Catastrophic Mast Collapse, 800 Miles from Land & All Alone Pip Hare is a world-class sailor, record-breaking athlete, and one of the most determined figures in offshore racing. In …
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Northern Lights: Hunting the Aurora Borealis Seeing the Northern Lights should feel like magic—but for many, it falls short. Wil will seek to share his secrets on how you can …
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Biography Sue Black is a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University, recognised by Forbes Magazine as a World Top 50 Woman in Tech & has received an OBE for …
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Under Siege by Internet Trolls Jen Bartram has enjoyed a long career as a BBC News presenter. Her high profile role has brought her many unexpected benefits and delights but …
