21 Uniquely Mancunian Things The World Is Missing Out On

    Drunken golfing, for a start.

    Harriet Williamson
    by Harriet Williamson

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    1. A truly Northern experience for grilled cheese lovers.

    2. The generosity of Metrolink users.

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    3. An iconic tradition of music.

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    Sure, amazing bands began in other cities, but Manchester is home to Oasis, The Smiths, The Fall, The Stone Roses, The Hollies, Herman's Hermits, Joy Division, New Order, The Charlatans, The Happy Mondays, Inspiral Carpets, James, and Elbow.

    4. And a genuinely amazing local music scene.

    5. The most puntastic headlines.

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    6. The Northern Quarter.

    7. The National Football Museum.

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    Manchester is home to two Premier League football teams.

    8. An extremely lively football culture.

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    The reds and blues can usually coexist in harmony.

    9. Ethically-minded graffiti artists.

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    #OnlyInManchester

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    10. A cafe for cat lovers.

    11. Some of the best vegan food in the UK.

    12. The rabbit bus man.

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    An icon.

    13. The rudest car wash.

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    14. The Gay Village.

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    During Manchester Pride, Canal Street is even more colourful.

    15. A police force not afraid to use dad jokes to fight crime.

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    1pm call to man dressed as gorilla Stockport Rd Levenshulme apparently intimidating passers by. Some people are not happy and going bananas

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    16. Opportunities for drunk bowling and drunk golf.

    17. The best private plates.

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    18. A pilgrimage site for literature lovers.

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    At the Anthony Burgess Foundation you can go to lectures and visit the Reading Room, filled with books, correspondence, photographs and other items that belonged to the Clockwork Orange author.

    19. Curry Mile.

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    Whether you fancy a curry, kebab, or shisha session – Curry Mile has you covered.

    20. The Piccadilly Rats.

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    If you've lived in Manchester you probably have a special place in your heart for The Piccadilly Rats.

    21. The cracking Mancunian sense of humour.

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    Never change Manchester.