Project ID: 743

DescriptionEconomic and social development of Manchester
TopicsSocial history
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3AGreater Manchester Network of U3As
Year started2017
Source of referenceSources Feb 2018
OutputBooklet of activity ideas can be downloaded from cottonopolis.weebly.com
NotesA wide ranging study to which many U3As might contribute. Focus on “Cottonopolis” Manchester as the world’s first industrial city, covering such things as transport, industry, social conditions, arts and crafts.