Turbo500,
Yes, I am aware of the industrial heritage there. The first metal chain was made in Manchester.
My dad left me war of 1812 sword, made in Birmingham, by Wooley's of "new improved steel". He bought it at a flea market from a Canadian. It is in excellent shape, in the original metal sheath.
Since I have been retired, I have street traveled and overhead viewed so many places on Google maps and Bing maps.
So many more than I will ever get to visit.
If I want to learn about a person, place, or thing, I look it up.