Manchester
Manchester

Author: Terry Wyke

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780275307

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Manchester is one the world's most iconic cities. Not only was it the first industrial city, it can claim to be the first post-industrial city. This book uses historic maps and unpublished and original plans to chart the dramatic growth and transformation of Manchester as it grew rich on its cotton trade from the late 18th century, experienced periods of boom and bust through the Victorian period, and began its post-industrial transformation in the 20th century. The Peterloo Massacre, the Bridgewater Canal, the railway revolution, Trafford Park industrial estate, the Ship Canal, Belle Vue theme park, Wythenshawe garden city, the 1996 IRA bomb, Coronation Street, iconic football stadiums, and MediaCity are just some of the events and places that have put Manchester on the world's perceptual map and are explored through a wealth of published and unpublished maps and plans in this sumptuously illustrated cartographic history.

Manchester of the East
Manchester of the East

Author: S P Mehra

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2020-11-18

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 9389449464

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Kanpur was a tiny hamlet until the railways arrived in India, and later a British garrison. The bloody events during the 1857 War of Independence led to a clampdown on the city, and under rigorous British supervision, industry began. The wars that Britain was fighting in South Africa, Russia and Afghanistan furthered the development of Kanpur into a hub of supply for the best military boots and other leather goods. Mills were set up and by 1900s, Kanpur became synonymous with high-quality products and top-of-the-class mills. Both Indians and Europeans were responsible for this transformation of a tiny dot on the map of the Indian subcontinent into the world's best supply-centre for leather, cotton, jute and other materials. In this rivetting account of the transformation of a hamlet into what became known as the Manchester of the East, Suraj Prasad Mehra describes the evolution of the city over two hundred years from the 1800s. He introduces us to events and incidents as well as individuals and governments that were responsible for making Kanpur what it eventually became and what it is today.

The Seventh Manchesters: July 1916 to March 1919
The Seventh Manchesters: July 1916 to March 1919

Author: S. J. Wilson

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-22

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13:

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In 'The Seventh Manchesters: July 1916 to March 1919' by S. J. Wilson, readers are immersed in a detailed historical account of the experiences of the Seventh Manchesters regiment during the tumultuous period of World War I. Wilson's meticulous research and gripping narrative style bring to life the challenges and sacrifices faced by the soldiers on the front lines, providing a valuable insight into the human aspect of war. The book is presented in a straightforward manner, making it accessible to both casual readers and scholars of military history alike, with a focus on the personal stories of the men who fought in the trenches. Wilson's attention to detail in describing the daily life and combat situations of the Seventh Manchesters offers a unique perspective on the Great War and its impact on individual lives. As a seasoned historian and military expert, Wilson's work is rooted in a deep understanding of the era, enriching the reader's understanding of this pivotal moment in history. 'The Seventh Manchesters' is a must-read for anyone interested in World War I history, offering a compelling and enlightening account of the soldiers who served on the Western Front.

The regeneration of east Manchester
The regeneration of east Manchester

Author: Georgina Blakeley

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2015-11-01

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1526102889

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East Manchester has been the site of one of the most substantial regeneration projects internationally. The initiative in east Manchester confirmed the tag that the city is the ‘regeneration capital’ of the United Kingdom. While the book focuses on a single project, it has wider relevance to national and international regeneration initiatives. The book assesses the outcomes of the regeneration, although it demonstrates the difficulties in producing a definitive evaluation. It has a political focus and illuminates and challenges many assumptions underpinning three major current academic debates: governance, participatory democracy and ideology. The book is relevant to students of politics, geography, sociology, public administration and recent history but will also interest practitioners, academics and general readers interested in urban regeneration. Mancunians will also be fascinated by the rapidly changing face and character of their city as will those with an interest in Manchester’s football, the Commonwealth Games and Sportcity.

Catalogue of the Books in the Manchester Free Library
Catalogue of the Books in the Manchester Free Library

Author: Manchester Public Libraries (Manchester, England)

Publisher:

Published: 1864

Total Pages: 1670

ISBN-13:

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"The Catalogue ... has been prepared with a view to accomplish two objects. One, to offer an inventory of all the books on the shelves of the Reference Department of the Manchester Free Library: the other, to supply ... a ready Key both to the subjects of the books, and to the names of the authors." - v. 1, the compiler to the reader.