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May 112010
 

Affleck, Afflecks Palace is a building housing an indoor market located at the intersection of Church Street Street / Tib Street in Oldham and Dale Street in the north of Manchester in England. Dozens of independent shops, small boutiques and shops operate in a single building. The building was once inhabited by a store called Affleck and Brown, hence the name.

Afflecks Palace, Manchester

Afflecks Palace


Affleck and Brown had established an independent department store Debenhams, but bought in early 1950, that his property until 1973. He had a good reputation and credit Draper was known for a good selection of home sewing fabric. Affleck's Palace was opened in 1981. , 1990s ‘Madchester Summer of Love’ as well – local bands like Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Inspiral Carpets were the apex of their popularity. Affleck’s Palace was the fashionable place to get large flared jeans and tie dyed t- shirts and ‘Eastern Bloc’ was a popular record store has been treated in all the latest underground dance tracks time.

Afflecks Palace, Manchester GPS coordinates: 53° 28′ 57″ N, 2° 14′ 10″ W

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May 012008
 

Old Trafford, given the nickname the Theatre of Dreams by Bobby Charlton, is an all-seater stadium in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United F.C. The ground has been the club’s permanent residence since 1910, with the exception of an eight-year absence from 1941 to 1949 following the bombing of the stadium in the Second World War. During this period, the club shared Maine Road with local rivals, Manchester City.

Old Trafford, Manchester

Old Trafford, Manchester


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The stadium is located approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent Manchester Metrolink tram station. The ground has frequently hosted FA Cup semi-final matches as a neutral venue, as well as hosting several England international fixtures whilst the new Wembley Stadium was under construction. It also hosted matches at the 1966 FIFA World Cup and Euro 96, as well as the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final. Outside of football, Old Trafford has hosted Super League’s Grand Final since the rugby league’s adoption of playoffs in 1998. Behind Wembley Stadium, Old Trafford has the largest capacity of any English football stadium at just over 76,000, and is the only UEFA 5-star rated facility in England. It is must see travel attractions in England, holy place for all football fans.

GPS tourist coordinates: 53° 27′ 46.99″ N, 2° 17′ 28.77″ W


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