Curiosities of Greater Manchester

ISBN-10: 0750936614
ISBN-13: 9780750936613
Category: Greater Manchester (England)
Pages: 192
Language: English
Published: 1980-01-01
Author: Robert Nicholls

Description

This book is a guide to over eighty remarkable and curious sights to be found in Greater Manchester - for example, Manchester's smallest pub, the least interesting Roman remains in Britain, a church clock that strikes thirteen, a pig's gravestone, a 'lucky' postbox, the world's widest bridge, a glacial boulder, a Chinese arch and an observatory. Numerous illustrations are included, together with maps, and location and access details for each site. Curiosities of Greater Manchester will make fascinating reading for residents and visitors alike.

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