Manchester

Manchester is located in England's North-West in the heart of the UK and is only a two hour train journey from London. Manchester is the largest city in the north of England and is therefore a major cultural and economic centre. Manchester has its own international airport, which is the second largest in the UK and serves flights to Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Manchester also has several major train stations, the largest of which - Piccadilly - is located within walking distance of the INTO centre.

There are also a number of consulates, which means that visa and passport issues can be dealt with here in Manchester and so students do not need to go to London for this purpose.

As with the rest of the United Kingdom, Manchester's climate is highly changeable and unpredictable. In general, however, the weather in Manchester is mild, with sunny summers and cold, wet winters. Snowfall is infrequent, but winter days can be frosty and clear. High-pressure systems can sometimes cause very hot summer temperatures or very cold winter temperatures, but these tend to pass quickly. The average temperature in January is around 39°F (4°C), while the average temperature in July is about 59°F (15°C).

The Culture of Manchester is notable artistically, architecturally, theatrically and to some extent musically. Manchester has been ranked as the second city of the United Kingdom in numerous polls since the 2000s (decade), with an influential culture scene helping to elevate Manchester's importance in the national psyche. Manchester has cultural attractions to suit all ages.The Library Theatre caters for everyone who loves reading about the arts as well as experiencing them live! The Museum of Science and Industry tells the story of Manchester - the world's first city of Industry. Manchester Museum is in the Centre of Manchester not far from Piccadilly Gardens and has a collection of over 4 million different specimens and objects.The Imperial War Museum North is just outside of Manchester City Centre, be intrigued of how people's lives have been shaped by war and conflict.Manchester's newest museum, Urbis, explores contemporary urban city life.The Chinese Arts Centre with its selection of contemporary art exhibitions, something a little different.

The greater Manchester city region is the primary gateway to the North of England and is a major economic center in North West England. Economy of Manchester has diversified into areas like whole sale and retail trade, service industry and also information processing. Majority of the workforce in Manchester is employed in sales, service and finance companies. Manchester also offers employment opportunities in specialty fields like electronics and biotechnology. Manchester was recognized as the leading center for manufacturing at the time of the 19th century Industrial Revolution. As one of the largest financial centers in Europe, Manchester has more than 60 banking institutions employing more than 15,000 people. Industries in Manchester cater to local, regional and international markets.

Greater Manchester's range of religions, sects and faiths reflects the multiculturalism of the region, and in such a large conurbation as Manchester is, there are many, many places of worship.