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Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World 20% OFF
Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom
$27.50
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Overview
Uncover the captivating story of how Manchester transformed from an obscure village into the birthplace of the modern world. This engaging walking tour explores the city's rich industrial history, taking you past significant landmarks like the world's first factory and the historic cotton mills and canals of Ancoats. With insights drawn from 45 years of journalism, experience the hidden influences that shaped today's societal discourse. The tour concludes in the stylish St Ann's Square, and suitable for most fitness levels, it offers a mix of history and storytelling that makes Manchester's past come alive.
- 5-star rated walking tour led by an experienced guide
- Explore Manchester's industrial landmarks and hidden history
- Tailored walking options available for all fitness levels
- Regular weekly walks and bespoke private tours offered
- 5-star rated walking tour led by an experienced guide
- Explore Manchester's industrial landmarks and hidden history
- Tailored walking options available for all fitness levels
- Regular weekly walks and bespoke private tours offered
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Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- My spoken presentation and guide
- everything else!
Meeting point
I'll be standing with a sign outside the main gates, as per my cover photo. Chetham's is opposite Victoria Train and Tram station, close to the Urbis Football Museum amnd Manchester Cathedral
Return details
St Ann's is central to Manchester's shopping district, all points in the city easily reached on foot or bny bus or tram from nearby
- This is Manchester's oldest building- 1421- Inside the second floor alcove Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels researched their theories of Communism! Here I give an overview of the tour, what people will see and learn, and a quick overview of Manchester before the Industrial revolution. Also health and safety advice. (pass by)
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Robert Owen StatueAt the statue of Robert Owen I describe his legacy as the father of the Co-operative movement and emphasis that the process of industrialisation produced many ideas. This was one of the first
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Off Balloon Street one of the world's first hot air balloon flights happened. I discuss why not all inventions are significant. In fact before late 18th century Manchester, most made no economic difference at all.
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The site where the industrial revolution took physical form is now mere rubble. Once the world's first factory stood here. Why is there no evidence of such a momentous place. I explain. You'll be stunned!
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On Thomas Street stands an unassuming but rare house. Built in 1785 its façade has never been altered, making it unique in Manchester and rare in the UK. More, we know who lived here in the late 18th and 19th centuries giving a fascinating insight to Manchester away from smokey factories!
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One of Manchester's oldest streets. It used to be a river. It is still there deep beneath us. IT has a strong connection to animals!
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Our first stop on this street is New Cross. For centuries where workers came to protest and riot over bread, the vote and mechanisation. Like London's Speaker's Corner, but with added violence.
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One of Manchester's oldest pub's. It was crucial to the development of banking and insurance infrastructure in the city.. the back rooms where deals were made remains!
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In 1851 this was probably the most densely populated place on the planet. Friedrich Engels gave a vivid descriptions of it in his key work Conditions of the Working Class in England. What is there now? Why is it called Anita Street?
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Drink, alcoholism and the temperance movement in the Industrial Revolution: Why beer made sense and pubs were vital. Also a strange tale about ice cream
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The Rochdale canal was a game changer. Connecting Manchester to the east and west coasts. From now on it becomes the commercial capital of the industrial revolution, as manufacturing moves away
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Piccadilly Basin was once the goods in, goods out yard to the world. It connected canals to the railways. Today it features the city's oldest warehouse a beautifully restored building featuring some clever engineering
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On Port Street in a late 18th century cottage just like five surviving examples the Industrial Revolution's greatest Engineer established his workshop...who was he?
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In 1853 the Watts building opened and it remains one of the most stunning buildings in the city. I'll explain why
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The Athenaeum and its sister building the Manchester Art Gallery; where great art and thought collided, and a the plot hatched for (possibly) the greatest art exhibition of all time!
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St Peter's SquareSt Peter's Square where the fight for the vote is bookended by two memorials- to a massacre and a brilliant woman!
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Albert SquareCivic power and pride represented in architecture -the iconic Manchester Town Hall
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King StreetManchester's 'power street' where politics, money...and shopping meet!
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St. Ann's SquareDecline and fall - why the Royal Exchange represents both the beginning and end of Manchester's industrial revolution epic. Also conclusion and farewell!
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Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World 20% OFF
Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom
$27.50
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!