12 Pictures That Show How Much Manchester Has Changed In The Last Six Years

    The shifting face of the city since 2008.

    Ryan Grimley
    by Ryan Grimley

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Ride Low, Church Street

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    2. Granada Studios, Water Street

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    3. One Angel Square, Miller Street

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    4. BBC Broadcasting House, Oxford Road

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    July 2008 (left) and September 2012. The BBC's home in Manchester has now moved to MediaCityUK.

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    July 2008 (left) and September 2012. The BBC's home in Manchester has now moved to MediaCityUK.

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    July 2008 (left) and September 2012. The BBC's home in Manchester has now moved to MediaCityUK.

    5. 113 Deansgate

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    6. Media City, The Quays, and a view from Broadway Street

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    7. Church Street

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    8. Great Marlborough Street

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    9. Stretford Road

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    10. First Street Offices, from Hulme Street and First Street

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    11. High Street, Northern Quarter

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    12. Edge Street, Northern Quarter

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