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Charlotte Wilson

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The History of Maritime Trade in Manchester

It may be hard to imagine today, but until 1982, Manchester boasted its very own port. Established...
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The History of Manchester’s Oldest Hospital

The Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) is one of the city’s oldest medical institutions. For many years, it...
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The Story of Alice Donlevy

Alice Donlevy was more than an artist; she was a pioneer who dared to build a career...
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The Story of George Saxon and His Company

In the late 19th century, the Industrial Revolution transformed the world, with Manchester emerging as a center...
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How a Bangladeshi Native Built a Fortune Selling Shrimp in Manchester

Many Manchester residents may not know that Iqbal Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-born entrepreneur, is one of the wealthiest...
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The History of “Tootal Broadhurst Lee” and One of Its Founders, Robert Scott

In the mid-19th century, Manchester was a city buzzing with industrial activity. Its skyline was dominated by...
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The Story of Merchant and Philanthropist John Owens

John Owens' name is well known to many residents of Manchester. It is thanks to him that...
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Esther Roper – The Teacher Who Opened the Doors of Education for Working-Class Women

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In the late 19th century, Manchester was a city of contrasts: on one side, glittering wealth; on the other, painful poverty. Its factories roared,...

Catherine Chisholm’s Contribution to Education in Manchester

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Manchester's history is undoubtedly closely linked to its industrial past, its factories, mills, and trade. But the city's story is not limited to this...

Factory Work in Manchester: Labour Conditions in the 19th–20th Centuries

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When we think of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, steam engines, spinning machinery, and rapid technological progress immediately come to mind. It seems...

A Typical Factory Worker in 19th-Century Manchester

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We live in a modern world where every worker in Manchester is a dynamic, flexible, educated individual who lives not to work, but works...
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