Manchester

Manchester was founded by the Romans in about 80 BC

It started as a stone fort.

In the 7th century a new tiny village appeared.

The village took its name from the fort.

In the late 19th century Manchester became world famous.

The city issituated on the river Irwell.

There is a famous Financial School in Manchester

The city is famous for its football teams.

Manchester is the city of old buildings.

At the end of the 20th century the city was ruined by the IRA.