History in Manchester

Discover 4 places to experience unusual history in Manchester.

Manchester, England

The Shambles

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.

Manchester, England

Manchester Jewish Museum

A Victorian synagogue-turned-museum chronicles centuries of Jewish life.

Manchester, England

St. Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park

Contrary to its heavenly name, this tranquil oasis has a dark and tragic history buried with it (quite literally).

George Street entrance to the Guardian Telephone Exchange.

Manchester, England

Guardian Telephone Exchange Tunnels

This nondescript building hides an entrance to an underground nuclear tunnel system.

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