Manchester background

‘Original modern’ is how Manchester presents itself to the world. Always innovative. Always moving forward. Always ready to embrace the new.

Its transition over the last quarter of a century from a declining industrial centre to a vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the cutting edge of UK and world culture has been nothing short of phenomenal.

There’s an energy about the place that’s difficult to find elsewhere.

Where once they could be counted in their hundreds, thousands now live, work and socialise in the city centre, bringing a round the clock buzz to its bars, cafés and clubs.

Bucking UK trends towards an ageing population, Manchester is actually getting younger.

Nowadays, people who are born here stay here, keen to remain part of one of the most exciting of all UK cities. And people who come here to study find themselves staying long after their studies are over.

Manchester’s vision and vitality finds expression in its architecture too.

Landmarks like the uncompromising Urbis and Beetham Tower – Europe’s tallest residential building – add a unique and very special character to its skyline, while canalside and residential warehouse developments bring its industrial heritage bang up to date.

At a time when most other cities are growing to become increasingly like one another, Manchester, as it always has, is going its own way.

A great place to live. A great place to work. A great place to discover.