a city in NW England: connected with the Mersey estuary by a ship canal (35½ mi. [57 km] long).
a city in S New Hampshire.
a town in central Connecticut.
Latin name: Man'cunium. a city in NW England, in Manchester unitary authority, Greater Manchester: linked to the Mersey estuary by the Manchester Ship Canal : commercial, industrial, and cultural centre; formerly the centre of the cotton and textile trades; two universities. Pop: 394 269 (2001)
a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 432 500 (2003 est). Area: 116 sq km (45 sq miles)
household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets and towels
Also called: manchester department. a section of a store where such goods are sold
Manchester is one of England's most important economic, industrial, trade, and finance centers, and the heart of the most densely populated area of England.
from Manchester , England
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Forest are believed to be looking for another midfielder in addition to Bergvall after Elliot Anderson's record-breaking move to Manchester City.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
O'Neill grew up in Greater Manchester, Haldane in north-east England.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The former Manchester United and 1966 World Cup-winning midfielder died with severe dementia in 2020 aged 78 and had headed a football about 140,000 times in his career, Stockport Coroners' Court heard.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
She was remanded in custody at Manchester Magistrates' Court to appear at Manchester Crown Court on 18 August.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Pelletier traveled to Manchester to meet the atomic hero.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Relationship Manager - Theatre arts council england. north west, manchester.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 6, 2010
Policy & Performance Team Lead manchester city council. one first street, manchester.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 19, 2010
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