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Manchester

With a population of almost 460,000, Manchester is the UK’s third largest city yet widely regarded as Britain’s second city and arguably the most exciting, cultural and forward-thinking, a perfect destination for overseas teachers. Transport networks links are highly organised and efficient, giving overseas teachers access to a large number of schools which are just a bus, tram or train ride away. The Metrolink tram system operates routes through Manchester city centre, Salford Quays, Eccles and through to the suburbs to Altrincham in the south Bury in the north, providing a link in and out of the City and a convenient way for teachers to travel around the centre for work and pleasure.

Food wise, few places in the UK can match Manchester. From Michelin-starred restaurants to traditional home cooked pub food, Manchester has it all. Manchester has its own Chinatown which has a clutter of oriental restaurants. Close-by is the city’s infamous Canal Street – the heart of Manchester’s thriving Gay Village complete with a number of excellent café bars, restaurants and clubs.

What Manchester lacks in identifiable landmarks, it more than makes up for in its diverse and rich arts and cultural scene. The Manchester Art Gallery, Museum of Science and Industry and the Whitworth Art Gallery are as equally scintillating as they are relaxing, a perfect way to spend the week-end.

Few places outside of London can beat Manchester for shopping. From the designer boutiques of King Street or the high street chains around the Arndale Centre and St Ann’s Square, to the Bohemian and vintage offering of Affleck’s Palace, Manchester ’s shopping options are countless. Harvey Nichol’s, Armani, Zara and French Connection are just some of the stores based in the city centre.

Lest we forget the city’s sporting pedigree. The city boast two Premier League football clubs – Manchester City and Manchester United. The City of Manchester Stadium hosted the 2002 Commonwealth games and is currently the home of Manchester City. For cricket fans the Old Trafford cricket ground is the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club and elsewhere there is the Velodrome and a number of public leisure centres, sporting clubs.

All in all, Manchester is a fantastic location to commence your teaching in the UK and I am sure you will take away many cherished memories from your time in the city.

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