Post industrial major cities of England

samedi 24 septembre 2011
par MmesS

BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham is one of the biggest tourist attractions in England having many best places in Birmingham. Birmingham is a major city in England’s West Midlands region, with multiple Industrial Revolution-era landmarks that speak to its 18th-century history as a manufacturing powerhouse. It’s also home to a network of canals, many of which radiate from Sherborne Wharf and are now lined with trendy cafes and bars. In the city centre, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is known for pre-Raphaelite masterpieces.

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LIVERPOOL

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MANCHESTER

script : Welcome to Manchester - a birthplace of the industrial revolution. A top starting point for travellers is the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry situated in the heart of the city with free entry. Its exhibition includes one of the oldest Rolls Royce cars, as this motor company started in Manchester, and many other interesting vehicles, planes and inventions such as steam engines, water frames or cotton gins - machines processing cotton and others as a reflection of the industrial revolution and cotton production in Manchester. Be sure to visit the magnificent Neo-gothic John Rylands Library opened in 1900 with valuable collection of books and other historic documents. Enter through the breath-taking Entrance Hall viewing the decorated staircase and continue to the Historic Reading Room reminiscent old cathedrals. In Spencer Room you can find large collection of rare books from the Princess Diana’s ancestors. Are you a football lover ? Then you must visit the best-known stadium in Manchester, the Old Trafford Stadium also called “The Theatre of Dreams” opened in 1910 as a home of the Manchester United. Experience the unique moments on a football match or visit the museum and stadium tour to see “behind the scenes” of one of the oldest professional football clubs in the world. You will find here everything from the collection of trophies and old dresses to the players tunnel or locker room. If you love nature and hiking, take a trip to the Lake district, the biggest national park in England, located only 1.5 hours from Manchester. This park offers many activities such as cycling or sailing a rowing boat while surrounded by the splendid nature.


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