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Manchester
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Manchester was founded in 79 AD by the Roman governor Giulio Agricola, who established a fort called Mamucium (hill in the shape of a breast).
In the 14th century a Flemish community settled there, which began the weaving of wool and linen.
Population[edit | edit source]
The 500.000 inhabitants are called Mancunians.
Flag/seal[edit | edit source]
Celebration[edit | edit source]
Popular monuments/places[edit | edit source]
Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, Town Hall, National Football Museum, Manchester museum, Leeds.
Nickname[edit | edit source]
"The Rainy City"
Particularity[edit | edit source]
Gastronomy = a particular dish[edit | edit source]
Yorkshire, Kedgeree, Ulster fry.
Quotation in literature or ....[edit | edit source]
Being a fan of Manchester City in a jungle of Manchester United fans is like being an endangered animal[Source?]
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