Manchester
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Manchester Metropolitan University "Outline some of changes which have occurred in Manchester since 1996." Introduction I am going to introduce some changes which have taken place in Manchester since bomb blast in 1996. As a result, there have been some economic, social and architecture changes, but this article is going to focus upon the changes of architecture. As well known, this blast destroyed many constructions in city centre of Manchester. On the other hand, the rebuilding provided Manchester an opportunity to obtain a new vision for the twenty-first century as well. The Background of the bomb sites At 11.15 am on Saturday June 15th 1996 an IRA bomb exploded in Manchester city centre. The 3,300 lb IRA bomb situated in a white van at the junction of Cross Street and Corporation Street and Market Street, brought damage to people, businesses and the built environment. An initial survey showed that some 1,200 buildings had been damaged,...


