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The strangest thing about this state of affairs is how recent it all is. For a long time, Manchester specialised in a particular line of trade: textiles.
While these were central to the city's success, they also became central to its decline.
Read the full story below.
While these were central to the city's success, they also became central to its decline.
Read the full story below.
Where are Manchester’s big businesses?
And does it even matter?
manchestermill.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The strangest thing about this state of affairs is how recent it all is. For a long time, Manchester specialised in a particular line of trade: textiles.
While these were central to the city's success, they also became central to its decline.
Read the full story below.
While these were central to the city's success, they also became central to its decline.
Read the full story below.