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 past and present meet where we pass by, says Dana Huntley, so don’t avoid the lesser-known tourist spots.
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.
From the beautiful game of football to the oldest sports in the world, these are some of the best sports museums across Britain.