The Real Reason It’s Called Greater Manchester

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:41:17 +0000

Although London tends to overshadow many of the cities in England and across the United Kingdom, some might say that there are other places to visit while on holiday. If visiting London has lost its lustre - or if you just want to check out a place with the burgeoning spirit of the new north -- Manchester is just the place for you. In the past, Manchester was renowned for grimy mills and grubby canals; these days, it's highly regarded for its excellent shopping, exceptional dining, vibrant nightlife and intriguing attractions. Read on to learn a bit more about some of Manchester's more notable features.

Shopping In The Triangle
Shoppers flock from far and wide to experience the variety and quality of the shops at The Triangle in Manchester. Every major brand imaginable is represented here; everything is housed within a classically designed building that lends the experience a more refined air. It's easy to spend an entire day at The Triangle, so plan accordingly - but definitely don't miss it.

Roaming The Canals
The canals that once helped Manchester earn its reputation as an industrial superpower now serve as lovely spots to take in the sights around this bustling city. These waterways connect many of the popular spots downtown, giving it a unique look and making for a memorable experience indeed. Whether you choose to while away a few hours wandering along the Ashton Canal, the Rochdale canal or any number of other places, you're sure to have a phenomenal time.

Taking In The History At Manchester Cathedral
Although Manchester is largely about fun and excitement, the one of a kind Manchester Cathedral can help give you a bit of an historical perspective on the area. This fifteenth century edifice is remarkable due to its Gothic architecture and the fact that it's still used to this day. It's also conveniently located within walking distance to many fine Manchester hotels, making it easy to include on a walking tour of the area.

Indulging Along The Curry Mile
You simply can't come to Manchester without experiencing its fine variety of Indian cuisine. The Curry Mile is the best way to try out Indian food at its best; you have a vast array of restaurants to choose from. Head out from hotels in Manchester in the evening to take in the brightly lit neon streets to see what all the fuss is about.

Clubbing Along Oxford Road
Manchester enjoys a great reputation for its bustling nightlife, and no trip here would b complete without spending an evening along Oxford Road. With many Manchester hotels nearby, its an excellent spot to experience nighttime fun at its best. If you want to dance late into the night, you'll be easily accommodated along this unbeatable part of the city.

By: Eoin Evans

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Some Interesting Facts About York, England

admin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:57:20 +0000

Did you know that York's minster has its own police force - its true! The only other cathedral in the world which can boast this is St. Peter's in Rome which has its own police force in the form of the Swiss Guards. Here we have compiled a list of interesting facts about York.

There is a street in York called The Shambles which is where ancient butchers used to ply their trade. The upper storeys of the fifteenth century houses lean inwards so far that the roofs on either side almost touch. Walking this street, you will notice raised pavements either side of the main cobbled road which form the channel through which the butchers would wash away offal and blood. York is steeped in medieval history, the battlement walls and bars (gates) to the city were built during this period and are still greatly preserved today. Clifford's Tower is a popular tourist haunt these days but has a grisly past, getting its named from Roger de Clifford who was hung using chains from its battlements after the Battle of Boroughbridge in 1322.

The minster is the 2nd largest gothic cathedral in Europe and its construction took an astonishing 250 years. The minster also has its own police force, the only other cathedral in the world which can boast this is St. Peter's in Rome which has the Swiss Guards. York's first Minster was built for the baptism of Anglo Saxon King Edwin of Northumbria in 627. The original church was a small wooden construction that had been built for the baptism and was later rebuilt in stone on Edwin's orders.

York has featured in many film and TV series sets over the years, such as Brideshead Revisited and Robinson Crusoe. York also has more than 360 pubs, at least one for every day of the year. York's economy was once largely driven by the railways and the chocolate industry and indeed today you may still smell cocoa in the air when walking around the city's streets.

York holds the UK's largest food festival, held each September and lasting 10 days. York also has its own race course and annual music festival. The Association of Voluntary Guides give free two hour walking tours of York every day. The tours start in Exhibition Square, between April and October - there is generally 1 in the morning at 10 o'clock and one at 2 pm (check with tourist information on arrival in York). The tours are free, informative and informal, and there's no need to book you just turn up.

York was named the most haunted city in Europe by the Ghost Research Foundation International (GRFI), the first recorded ghost walks began here in the early 1970's and still run a busy trade today. For every room, building or street seems to be haunted in this bustling, beautiful city, there are apparently 140 ghosts haunting York, with an astounding 504 recorded hauntings. York is apparently haunted by a lost Roman Legion. Harry Martindale, an apprentice plumber was installing a heating system in the cellars of the old Treasurer's House in 1953, and reported seeing the 2000-year old ghosts. He first heard a horn in the distance, and then a disheveled Roman soldier on a horse emerged from the brick wall, followed by a few hundred others, all carrying swords and spears. He reported that that the ghosts appeared to be walking on their knees. This is an interesting observation since the old Roman road is located fifteen inches below the cellar and it is believed that Martindale wasn't aware of this when questioned. So the ghosts would have been walking on their own familiar road, on their way to the Minster. There have been numerous other sightings since Martindales' but sadly, the old cellars are now closed to visitors.

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