Manchester

Manchester is a city in the North West of England and one of the UK’s largest cities. It has been an important centre for commerce, industry and culture since Roman times, when it was known as Mancunium. Since then Manchester has grown to become a major global economic hub with its economy based around finance, media, retailing and tourism.

The city is home to two universities – The University of Manchester (which is ranked among the top 10 universities in Europe) and Manchester Metropolitan University – that attract students from all over the world. There are also numerous other higher education institutions such as Salford City College offering courses on a variety of subjects ranging from business studies to engineering technology.

In terms of sport, Manchester boasts two football teams – Premier League side Manchester United F.C., who have won more trophies than any other English team; and Championship club Bolton Wanderers F.C.. Other sports clubs include Sale Sharks (rugby union), Lancashire County Cricket Club (cricket) and Trafford Athletics Club (athletics). In addition there are many amateur sporting clubs throughout Greater Manchester including hockey teams at Altrincham Hockey Centre or ice-skating at Silver Blades Ice Rink in Altrincham .

As well as providing entertainment through sport, music plays an integral role within this vibrant city’s cultural life too with venues such as Bridgewater Hall hosting classical concerts while bands like Oasis once made their name playing gigs at small pubs around town before going on to international stardom! This musical legacy continues today with bands like Elbow both originating here but being celebrated worldwide by fans everywhere!

With attractions galore for locals & tourists alike – museums & galleries exhibiting fine art collections alongside examples highlighting our industrial heritage& even theme parks nearby – there really is something for everyone amongst this bustling cosmopolitan metropolis which continues to be one of Britain’s most visited places year after year