How to Create Romance in Manchester
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Manchester is not generally the first city to spring to mind when you're planning a romantic getaway. It's no Paris, London or Venice – rather it boasts a quieter kind of romantic scene, one that takes a little searching for.
A little study of the city's name takes Manchester away from its cotton and industrial-revolution roots. Some argue that the original Latin name for Manchester, Manucium, is derived from the composite of two words. The first is a Celtic name related to the word 'mam', meaning 'breast-like hill'. The second word, 'ceaster', is an Old English word meaning 'town'. Others have argued that the prefix of Manchester is actually rooted in the word, 'mamma', which means 'mother' in British Celtic.
Manchester's name takes on a sentimental tone, then, as these meanings seem to place it as a city of motherly love – a place nestled in the loving arms of the hills that surround it. This, too, is reflected in the landscape, which you can see along with the entire city from its tallest buildings. Manchester is situated on a plain surrounded by hills.
The historical sites within the city also reflect this romance. The area of Castlefield is home to the reconstructed Roman fort Mamucium, amazing bridges over its canals, and various music festivals throughout the year. Its streets are filled with people in the summertime who want to take advantage of its wonderful outdoor areas and romantic restaurants.
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Chetham's Library in the city centre is the oldest public library in Britain. It has more than 60,000 texts that date before the mid-19th century. Originally a manor house and then a school, this library's quiet arches and cases of books are extremely atmospheric and can be nothing but the location of many stolen whispers and glances between the pages of books.
Manchester's Heaton Park is one of the largest parks in all of Europe and is located just north of the city centre. The Hall that sits within the park is a historic building reconstructed in the image of James Wyatt's design from 1772. The expansive green area is the perfect place for a romantic picnic.
All three sites speak of the thousands of people that have walked the streets of Manchester, passing their days falling in love and making lives together. So, for couples who are looking for an alternative to the classic romantic sites, a hotel or bed and breakfast Manchester offers could be the ticket to an unforgettable weekend break. Between days spent strolling through gardens and aging bookcases and nights spent in a quaint B&B Manchester is the best kept secret of England.
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