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Secrets of the Universities and Oxford Road Corridor

‘A little learning is a dangerous thing’ as Alexander Pope wrote, but in Manchester a lot of learning has become a beautiful thing. The University of Manchester (UoM) and Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) have a combined total of around 70,000 students and a magnificent roll call of achievement: for instance, 25 Nobel Laureates from the UoM. There are some superb buildings in the area, and not just involved with the university, but churches and former houses too, fascinating companies and the University Hospital trust too. Everywhere you turn there is a story to tell of the great and good from around the world. Meanwhile, in the last few years both UoM and MMU have embarked on a landscaping project that creates beauty around the buildings. The result is that this part of the south city centre has become arguably the most attractive of all city districts. This tour will reveal the beauty, the grandeur and tell the story.
Meet: Oxford Road entrance to All Saints Gardens
Finish: The Whitworth Art Gallery
Duration: 2 hours (as a maximum)

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​Full Covid-19 precautions will be taken. Sensible footwear is best and you will have to agree to the terms and conditions of visiting any site as stated by the guide when you turn up. On rare occasions some areas will not be available to visit
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