Back to the UK after 50 years

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Corn Exchange - 1903. It has been re-developed a number of times and was badly damaged in an IRA bombing in 1996. The interior appears to retain few historical features

Corn Exchange, Manchester - Wikipedia

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We stayed at a different Roomzzz aparthotel













The worker bee is the symbol of Manchester. The Bee Network is the integrated transport system for Manchester.

 

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Finishing off Manchester.

Our accommodation was right next to the local Chinatown. Apparently the second biggest in the UK and the third largest in Europe. But in reality it was not terribly exciting. We had an ok meal there one night and there was a nice bakery. There was a mixture of various Asian cuisines represented - Vietnamese, Thai, Malay and Chinese of course

Chinatown, Manchester - Wikipedia

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The arch was completed in 1987













Repurposed railway warehouse buildings. They have been attractively restored. Constructed between 1885 - 1899

Great Northern Warehouse - Wikipedia

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The old Fish Markets 1873. Now housing a residential complex

The Wholesale Fish Market

There were a lot of restaurants with outside seating in this area. Unfortunately for us it began to rain when we were there.



Built in 1857/58 and formerly part of the Smithfield Markets now a 'food hall'.

Mackie Mayor – Manchester’s Iconic Food Hall

Manchester’s Iconic Food Hall

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It was very crowded and almost impossible to get a table. It really wasn't our scene as just by walking in we increased the average age by 40% and reduced the hipness level by 60%





We ended up just having some fried chicken elsewhere - far too much for a very reasonable price.