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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The University of Manchester, which owns the observatory, has said it is committed to ensuring scientific research continues there.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
On arrival at Manchester, he was detained and questioned, as UK Border Force officers were suspicious about his emergency passport, and his lack of money, hotel booking, or return air ticket.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
On 17 March, just two days after he had been recruited, Natland flew from Stavanger to Manchester, using the emergency passport, as his normal one had expired.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Manchester City winger Savinho is open to leaving the club with a view to exploring a move to Tottenham.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Troops marched through London on their way to quell riots in Manchester, passing by 12 Upper Gower Street.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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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