Manchester
by Colleen Dougherty
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Manchester & Colonialism: West Africa
Questions: Where was Manchester situated historically in the era of colonial empires? Was it a colonial metropole, the capital city of a colony, or a site of colonial settlement? How…
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Manchester & Technology: The Bridgewater Canal’s Impact on the City
Canals have a significant pre- and post-industrial history as a vital technology within cities, with benefits spanning from the creation of new markets, to improving the efficacy of existing markets,…
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Manchester & War: The 1940 Blitz, The City of Manchester Plan 1945, and Manchester’s Post-War Redevelopment
Questions: How was Manchester impacted by World War II? What was the main redevelopment plan? What was actually implemented from that plan? What was adopted outside of the plan? Why…
