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a little more about Manchester
 Manchester originally a Saxon village, noted as a large village in the Domesday book, was the property of the Archbishop of Canterbury from the 10th century. It became a market town in the 13th centrury, receiving its charter in 1261. By virtue of its geography it was a key location for transporting fruit and vegetables by water to London. Growing comparatively rapidly to a population reaching almost 2000 into the 14th century, Manchester was then devastated by the black death of 1348-49. During the 16th and 17th centuries Manchester grew increasingly important when its markets and industries flourished led by the manufacture of wool, the local wool trade eventually being replaced by the locality's new industries - brewing and paper making, which boomed through the 19th century. This growth pattern ensured the development of other local commerce including the manufacture of farm implements and machinery and food processing, jam making and bottling mineral water. The first electricity was generated in Manchester in 1901 running trams 3 years later.
The city’s more recent history demonstrates an outstanding sporting and musical pedigree. Perhaps best known for Oasis, The Gallagher Brothers produced rock n roll once again with hits such as Wonderwall and Don’t look back in Anger. The sporting heritage is also well told, Manchester United being the most hated team of the English league through the nineties, top players such as Phil and Gary Neville started at the red devils.
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...very glad to have 
used your service (JL, Manchester stag party)
