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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]

Greater manchester Flag

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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