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Topic: Manchester

Manchester: Queen of the North

Manchester dominates the North of England on a plain separating the Peak District to the South from the sweeping moorlands of Yorkshire to the Northeast.

Britain’s best sports museums

From the beautiful game of football to the oldest sports in the world, these are some of the best sports museums across Britain.

Ten overlooked British cities to explore

Britain’s past and present meet where we pass by, says Dana Huntley, so don’t avoid the lesser-known tourist spots.

Welcome to the Port of Manchester

Dozens of ships unload their cargo onto the docks at the port of Manchester, some of it bound for nearby warehouses, some straight for the local mills and factories.

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