My Friends
by hayward68
My fondest memories from this city are my meetings with my VT friends. It was wonderful to finally meet in person some people whom I'd been corresponding with for ages. Dave even opened up his home and allowed me to stay with him, very brave of you Dave ;-) You, Julian, Gareth and the rest of your friends were so much fun, I will never forget the crazy nights.
Dianne and her family fed me well and were great to me when travel sickness overcame me (yikes). At least Wayne got the car stopped before it was too late, lol! Sorry Dianne! I really appreciate your giving me my first look at the Peak District and for the great tour. You and your family are super!
After spending time in this city I came to the realization that this was a place that I could easily be very happy, therefore I'm now in the process of looking for work in Manchester. Hopefully it won't take too long to find a job in my field and then I'll make the move from Canada.
Manchester has many...
by donjuan
Manchester has many interseting Victorian buildings, amongst the best are the Library in St Peters Square. The Town Hall in Albert Square, and my favourite, the John Rylands Library on Deansgate. ( see image)
The Curry Mile
by surfluvr641
If you love Indian delicacy, check out the Curry Mile. It is on Oxford Road on the way to fallowfield. It is close to the University of Manchester so there are a lot of students. However, the food is great and not very expensive.
People's History Museum
by Chamsa
If you're interested in the other side of the Industrial Revolution go to the Pump House. This little museum covers the hard life of the laborers, their strikes and struggles, the development of labor unions, their fight for suffrage, the life of the working class over the last 200 years. Bridge Street; Manchester M3 3ER;
Manchester Christmas Markets
by Balam
Over the last few years Manchester has hosted Christmas Markets consisting of Stalls set out in various locations around the city. Now widely considered to be amongst the best in Europe they are a great place to get in the festive mood. Take in the aroma of Roasting Chestnuts, Sample some Mulled Wine. You can browse the handcrafted wares from jewellery to wooden toys and some weird and wonderful gift ideas.
If you’re hungry grab a warm Glüwein and continental sausage maybe paella or try some Turkish food, Hot dog or burgers there will be a great range of delicious festive food.
There is a VT meet ( We have just had the 3rd annual Christmas Markets Meet) organised by VTer Gillybob on November 28 2009.
It was a really really great day of not only shopping but some drinking and eating as well. (and some more drinking).
I can't wait till next Years !!
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A north manchester sunset
St Anne's Church, Manchester
Stockport Market
M'chester European Christmas Market Albert Sq.
