27 Feb - City of Manchester, to me, looked like a city that was born out from the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. Most of the building we saw were seemingly from that era, which was a huge contrast compared to York's medieval feel. As there were no LNER train going to Manchester, we settled on the TransPennine Express train, which was also covered by our Britrail Pass.
Welcome to City of Manchester
Manchester, being well known for soccer as they have 2 very well established clubs here - Manchester United in the west and Manchester City in the East. It is no wonder they also have a football museum! Sparing no time, we hop onto the Hop-on-Hop-off bus and off we go to see Old Trafford!
Stadium: Old Trafford
Capacity: 74,994
Field size: 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)
Opened: 19 February 1910
Hotel Football, Old Trafford
The legendary Old Trafford Stadium
The United Trinity, a statue of Manchester United's "holy trinity" of George Best, Denis Law and Robert Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand
A plaque honoring the victims of the Munich air disaster
Stretford End
After walking one round the stadium, we visited the Megastore to hunt for discounted jersey that we can buy and bring home as souvenirs. Unfortunately, the jersey sold here isn't that cheap either, with the plain ones selling for £60, which is equivalent to S$105. By God's grace, we managed to find a Paul Pogba third kit (Blue color one) with his name, player number and UEFA Champions League Logo imprinted selling for £60! Truly a bargain! After the purchase, it is time for our return trip to the city as the Hop-on-Hop-off bus only runs 3 trips during the low season.
Manchester City Hall
Manchester Central Library, an interesting building design that reminds me of Pantheon in Rome
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