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Did You Know?

Manchester is a major city in the Northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The Castlefield conservation area’s 18th-century canal system recalls the city’s days as a textile powerhouse, and visitors can trace this history at the interactive Museum of Science & Industry.

The evolution of the name of the settlement continued over the centuries with the Anglo-Saxons changing the name to Mameceastre in 1086. This came from the Old English word 'ceaster' which means 'Roman town or city.

It is known to be the birthplace of the modern vegetarian diet. Aptly named Reverend William Cowheard preached to his followers in a small chapel in Salford in 1847 about the benefits of a meat free diet.

It gave the world a real science breakthrough, helping shape the world we live in today: Here, the atom was ‘split’ for the first time ever by Ernest Rutherford and the first ever modern computer – known as the ‘baby’ – was also built.

Canal Mania’ began in 1761 when The Bridgewater Canal, affectionately known as the ‘Duke’s Cut’, became the first man-made waterway in Britain. Visitors can take a walk or trip along the many canals within Greater Manchester.

The city is arguably best known for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, which began in 1761 with the opening of the Bridgewell Canal. The city became the primary stopping point for the textile industry as a result of the development of steam power and the rising need for produced cotton.

You may argue that the show Peaky Blinders was staged in Birmingham, which rose to prominence shortly after the series debuted. The truth is that some scenes from this popular show were filmed in Manchester and Liverpool.

It was in 1904 that Charles Rolls and Henry Royce first met in Manchester’s city centre Midland Hotel. Two years later the company Rolls-Royce Ltd was formed. Visit the Midland Hotel for afternoon tea and see the statue dedicated to their meeting.

In 1948 Manchester University professors developed the first computer to have a stored programme and memory. Nicknamed ‘Baby’, it has made the computer what it is today. A replica can be seen at the Science and Industry Museum.

Canal Mania’ began in 1761 when The Bridgewater Canal, affectionately known as the ‘Duke’s Cut’, became the first man-made waterway in Britain. Visitors can take a walk or trip along the many canals within Greater Manchester.