Cottonopolis, Industrial district in Manchester, England
The Manchester district contained 108 cotton mills in 1853, making it the largest cotton manufacturing center in the world at that time.
The first steam-powered textile mill opened on Miller Street in 1781, marking the beginning of Manchester's transformation into a major industrial center.
The Royal Exchange building represented the economic power of Manchester's cotton trade, featuring the largest trading floor in the world in 1921.
The district connected to Liverpool through the Manchester and Liverpool Railway in 1830, enabling efficient transportation of raw materials and finished goods.
The area's specific climate conditions provided soft water essential for cotton processing and maintained the necessary humidity for yarn spinning.
GPS coordinates: 53.47930,-2.24480
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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