69-466: Manchester Town Hall Extension was built between 1934 and 1938 to provide additional accommodation for local government services. It was built between St Peter's Square and Lloyd Street in Manchester city centre , England. English Heritage designated it a grade II* listed building on 2 October 1974. Its eclectic style was designed to be a link between the ornate Gothic Revival Manchester Town Hall and
138-416: A Nuclear-free city , and marked this designation by laying out a Peace Garden in the northern part of St Peter's Square. A statue was commissioned from the sculptor Barbara Pearson , Messenger of Peace , consisting of a seated bronze female figure surrounded by doves. It was installed in the new garden in 1986; shortly afterwards, the doves were stolen and had to be replaced. In the later 20th century, as
207-518: A basement. It was constructed with a steel frame clad in ashlar sandstone from Darley Dale and a steeply pitched slate roof. The Lloyd Street façade has 29 windows, five of which are set back and its seventh and eighth storeys are set behind a parapet . The 17-window façade to St Peter's Square has small rectangular windows up to the parapet and two-light mullioned windows to the sixth and seventh floors, and its attic dormers have hipped roofs and wooden cross-windows. Along these façades, on
276-547: A concrete pavilion designed by Tadao Ando , and a Metrolink station. Exchange Square is located near Urbis , formerly an exhibition centre focusing on city life but closed and re-opened in mid-2011 as the National Football Museum . Both Piccadilly and Exchange Square are used for screening public events. Two of the city centre's oldest buildings, The Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair's Oyster Bar , were dismantled, moved 300 yards and re-erected in 1999 to create
345-564: A contemporary architecture critic, thought the extension was "dull" and "drab" while Nikolaus Pevsner considered it was Harris's "best job". Manchester City Council restored and refurbished the Town Hall Extension and the Central Library from 2010–15 to include a public service hub to make its services more accessible. The public entrances on Mount Street and St Peter's Square were restored to their 1930s appearance and staircases to
414-508: A crowd of 60,000–80,000 that had gathered to demand the reform of parliamentary representation on what was previously fields – hence the name Peter's Fields. A monument to commemorate the nationally importantly event in the struggle for suffrage is expected to be commissioned for 2019 to mark the 200th anniversary of the massacre. In recent years, the square has been redeveloped with new high-rise office buildings, One St Peter's Square and Two St Peter's Square with further buildings approved for
483-577: A far eastern character ever since and in 1987 a paifang archway was installed to as a gift to the Chinese community and to reflect the far eastern heritage of the area. Canal Street , known as the Gay Village , is a part of the centre east of Portland Street and west of Whitworth Street through which runs the Rochdale Canal; it contains many bars, clubs and other facilities – many of which are focused towards
552-553: A far eastern character. It is the second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. The first settlers to arrive in the city came in the early 20th century; according to the BBC , "Many arrived alone and were engaged in what was seen as the traditional trade of laundries ." Manchester's first Chinese restaurant , Ping Hong, opened on Mosley Street in 1948, on
621-533: A million visitors every year and is one of the largest galleries outside London. The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry in Castlefield explores the industrial heritage of the United Kingdom with emphasis on Manchester. The People's History Museum explores the social history of Manchester and the United Kingdom. Many galleries and museum exist outside the city centre in Manchester and Greater Manchester such as
690-536: A nationally known theatre company which specialising in new productions of the classics and is known for its ' the round ' layout. The Cornerhouse , at the top of Oxford Road and opposite the Palace, is a venue for the visual arts and contains several cinemas which show mainly art house films. A new Cornerhouse and Library Theatre building will open at First Street in 2015 providing a larger home for both companies. Manchester Art Gallery , opened in 1824, welcomes over half
759-411: A new 90 metre office tower, 1 Spinningfields could also commence in 2015 after securing a pre-let in late 2014. Aside from offices, Spinningfields was home to a number of high end retail units such as Armani and Mulberry. However, with the main retail district being on the opposite side of the city centre, these units struggled. In recent years the district has cultivated a far more successful image in
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#1733086244940828-630: A new office quarter and closing Library Walk to the public. The Peace Garden was moved to a new location in nearby Lincoln Square , although it was decided not to retain the Messenger of Peace sculpture. The plans were criticised as bland, unrealistic and private sector orientated rather than public orientated. In response to the criticisms Darryl Lee, director of Mosley Street Ventures, said: "The developers have had lengthy and detailed discussions about their proposals with English Heritage and Manchester City Council, who have pronounced themselves happy with
897-656: A population of 17,861 at the 2011 census . Manchester city centre evolved from the civilian vicus of the Roman fort of Mamucium , on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell . This became the township of Manchester during the Middle Ages , and was the site of the Peterloo Massacre of 1819. Manchester was granted city status in 1853, after the Industrial Revolution , from which
966-508: A short walk from the area. Spinningfields is an area in the west adjoining the middle part of Deansgate and the main business district of the city centre. The proposal to create a designated central business district originated in 1997 when Allied London purchased a number of buildings around the John Rylands Library . Allied London executive Mike Ingall was convinced of the site's regeneration potential and Manchester City Council
1035-484: Is a public square in Manchester city centre , England. The north of the square is bounded by Princess Street and the south by Peter Street. To the west of the square is Manchester Central Library , Midland Hotel and Manchester Town Hall Extension . The square is home to the Manchester Cenotaph , the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst Rise up, Women , and St Peter's Square Metrolink tram stop and incorporates
1104-526: Is built primarily on retail and services, accounting for nearly 40% of Grade-A city centre office space outside London. Manchester evolved from the civilian vicus associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium , which was established c. AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell , in a position defensible from the Brigantes . Once the Romans had abandoned Britain,
1173-430: Is essentially Gothic in character, with ornately carved tracery and a steeply pitched roof interpreted in a contemporary style. The building was started after the Central Library was completed and originally had a rates hall, gas and electricity showrooms on the ground floor; a cinema was built at basement level and on the first floor is a council chamber. The building cost £750,000 and was opened by King George VI in 1938,
1242-429: Is noted for its purpose as a civic area and includes important buildings and monuments such as Central Library, Midland Hotel, YMCA Building, Manchester Town Hall and Town Hall Extension – all of which are listed. It is described by Manchester City Council as "perhaps the greatest collective accolade to Manchester's original modern heritage". The Square is famous for the Peterloo Massacre in 1819 when cavalry charged into
1311-617: Is outweighed by the public benefits of the scheme." Rise up, Women , a statue of Emmeline Pankhurst , was unveiled on 14 December 2018 to commemorate 100 years since women were first allowed to vote in United Kingdom general elections. This is the work of Sir Edwin Lutyens and has similarities to the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. It was inaugurated in 1924 and the ceremonies of Remembrance Day have been observed here annually since then. In 2014
1380-413: Is typically busy with pedestrians commuting to and from the city centre. The area is dominated by Piccadilly Gardens . It is the largest public square in the centre which was redeveloped in the early 2000s but not to a universally positive reception. For over 150 years Manchester Royal Infirmary was located on the site but closed in 1914. A few years after closure the hospital was demolished and public space
1449-502: The CIS Tower ranked as the tallest building in the UK when completed in 1962. The city centre acts as the transport interchange for Greater Manchester and over 7 million people live within an hour's drive of it. The 1996 Manchester bombing provided the impetus for the redevelopment of the city centre and an upturn in retail, leisure, offices and urban living. The economy of the city centre
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#17330862449401518-507: The Classical architecture of the Central Library . The Town Hall Extension, housing municipal departments including rates, rents and street cleaning departments, was built after a competition in 1927 was won by E. Vincent Harris who, in the same year, won a competition to build Manchester Central Library on an adjacent site. The building, built by J. Gerrard & Sons Ltd of Swinton,
1587-508: The LGBT community . The area has long been associated with the gay community with links going back to the early 20th century when homosexuality was still illegal. During the industrial years the area was a red light district . At the 2001 UK census , the political ward of "Central", which covers an area of 2.14 square miles (5.54 km ), had a population of 11,689 with a population density of 5,460 inhabitants per square mile (2,108/km ). While this
1656-519: The Manchester Arndale in 1975 shifted the retail focus towards the area bounded by Market Street, Corporation Street, Withy Grove and High Street. Despite the Arndale's unpopularity with many critics, it has been described as an outstandingly successful shopping centre by visitor numbers and spending. Today the Arndale attracts 41 million visitors a year and is the largest city centre shopping centre in
1725-752: The Manchester Opera House (opened 1912). In 2008, plans emerged to redevelop the Palace Theatre as a northern base for the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet however these plans were shelved and both theatres were purchased by the Ambassador Theatre Group for £90m. In recent years the Group have launched the 'Manchester Gets It First' campaign and a number of high-profile musicals have premiered in Manchester such as Ghost in 2011. The Royal Exchange ,
1794-466: The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). For many years Castlefield was on a tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Status for its industrial past – particularly in regards to the development of the canal as a mode of transportation and the railway. The Northern Quarter is in the north east and is known as a hub for alternate and bohemian culture in Manchester. Previously the area was the retail heart of
1863-579: The Northern Quarter , regarded by some as the central district's creative hub. The quarter is well-provided with bars of various sizes; these include TV 21, Bar Fringe, the cocktail bar Apotheca and Trof. Live music venues may also be found here, including the Night & Day Cafe, MOHO Live and jazz bar Matt & Phred's. There are two major theatres in the city centre, the Palace Theatre (opened 1891) and
1932-659: The Whitworth Art Gallery , Imperial War Museum North and The Lowry . Manchester City Centre has four railway stations in the Manchester station group : Piccadilly, Victoria, Oxford Road and Deansgate. Metrolink is the light rail tram service that operates in Central Manchester. The services are usually 6 mins in the peak and 12 mins off-peak to most destinations, all of which are within Greater Manchester. As of 2021 there are eight lines operating, connecting
2001-432: The urban sprawl , so many decided to migrate. The area's beginnings are rooted in the restaurant business, as many Chinese restaurants surfaced soon after the immigration boom. By the 1970s other Chinese businesses began to emerge, such as medicine shops, Chinese supermarkets, as well as financial and legal services, all serving the employees of the expanding number of Chinese restaurants in the area. The area has retained
2070-515: The City's sense of place, providing aesthetic quality and strong references to the City's past, which will always be a central part of Manchester's character. Development which fails to respond to the opportunities that this context affords should not be supported. Recent development, including Urbis and the Courts of Justice , has demonstrated how modern architecture of the highest standard can succeed alongside
2139-461: The Manchester's industrial era. Today, Castlefield is quiet and noted for its waterside bars and pubs. Notable structures include Manchester Liverpool Road station which was the first inter-city railway station on the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830. Today the station frontage remains and is Grade I listed, as is the adjoining 1830s warehouse . The structure now forms part of
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2208-459: The Peace Garden. In 1819, the area around the square was the site of the Peterloo Massacre . From 2010 to 2017, the square underwent significant redevelopment which entailed the restoration of Central Library and attached Library Walk link, the relocation of the Cenotaph to the rear of Manchester Town Hall , the creation of a new extended tram stop and the construction of two new office blocks to
2277-542: The United Kingdom. The area has been extensively redeveloped after the IRA bomb of 1996 and contains Manchester Cathedral , Shambles Square , Exchange Square and Cathedral Gardens , as well as shopping streets Market Street and King Street . Since the bomb, Selfridges, Marks & Spencer and NEXT have opened dedicated large stores in the area. Not all shops are strictly in the retail area with many in Deansgate and King Street –
2346-598: The cenotaph was relocated to the north-east end of the square; opposite the Cooper Street entrance to the Town Hall . Manchester city centre Manchester City Centre is the central business district of Manchester , in Greater Manchester , England, within the confines of Great Ancoats Street , A6042 Trinity Way, and A57(M) Mancunian Way , which collectively form an inner ring road . The City Centre ward had
2415-615: The centre's principal retail streets and King Street (with high-class shops) and St Ann's Square are known for their specialist fashion and other shops. There is also a large indoor shopping mall called the Manchester Arndale Centre . Manchester city centre has several large department stores including Marks and Spencer on Market Street, House of Fraser on Deansgate, Harvey Nichols on New Cathedral Street and Selfridges in Exchange Square. There are many leisure facilities in
2484-458: The city centre and neighbouring Salford and Trafford have strengthened with the shift from town and district centres to metropolitan-level centres in England. Manchester city centre is the commercial heart of Greater Manchester and with adjoining parts of Salford and Trafford is defined as its Regional Centre for urban planning and public transport purposes. There is little order due to
2553-591: The city centre but with the opening of the Manchester Arndale in the 1970s patronage gradually dwindled and vacant buildings were commonplace. In the late 1980s the area was renamed as the Northern Quarter in the hope that the area would be reincarnated from the ground up. Following the boom of the late 90s and early 2000s the area has become a popular destination for shops, bars, restaurants and nightclub – many of which have an independent ethos. The opening of
2622-756: The city centre emerged as the global centre of the cotton trade which encouraged its "splendidly imposing commercial architecture" during the Victorian era , such as the Royal Exchange , the Corn Exchange , the Free Trade Hall , and the Great Northern Warehouse . After the decline of the cotton trade and the Manchester Blitz , the city centre suffered economic decline during the mid-20th century, but
2691-514: The city centre including the Printworks , a large facility containing a cinema (including an IMAX screen), numerous bars, clubs and restaurants and also Manchester's first Hard Rock Cafe . The Northern Quarter , centred on Oldham Street, is known for its Bohemian atmosphere and independent shops and cafes. The landscaping of the city centre has provided several public spaces including Piccadilly Gardens , which incorporates fountains, green spaces,
2760-619: The city centre prime office space with 44 commercial organisation employing nearly 20,000 people. Notable buildings in the area include 1 The Avenue , 3 Hardman Street and the Civil Justice Centre – short-listed for the Stirling Prize and noted as a landmark building for its distinctive cantilevers. Future buildings include the Cotton Building and construction commenced in summer 2014 and will be completed by 2016. Construction on
2829-493: The city centre was required. The 2CC runs from Victoria station to St Peter's Square via Exchange Square, Corporation Street, Cross Street and Princess Street. Utility works on re-routing gas and water supplies began in January 2014 and lasted for over a year. The works impacted heavily on parts of the city centre with streets and pavements closed off and awkward diversions introduced. There are also 2 major bus interchanges located in
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2898-563: The city centre with termini at Altrincham , Ashton-under-Lyne , Bury , East Didsbury , Eccles , Manchester Airport , MediaCityUK , Rochdale and the Trafford Centre . A new line through the city centre was recently constructed. Metrolink stops in the city centre currently are: Two stations used to serve the city centre but have been closed: To facilitate the Metrolink expansion and increased tram frequency an alternative route through
2967-409: The city centre; Manchester Piccadilly bus station and Shudehill Interchange which all serve local bus services to areas in the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs, as well as some from the surrounding counties of Cheshire , Lancashire, Yorkshire and Derbyshire . Chorlton Street coach station provides long-distance coach services operated by National Express to cities across Great Britain. Shudehill
3036-464: The city's transport network developed, St Peter's Square began to emerge as a potential location for a rapid transit station. In the 1970s, proposals for the Picc-Vic tunnel envisaged the construction of an underground railway station to serve both St Peter's and the neighbouring Albert Square. These plans were later abandoned. The early proposals for an on-street light rail system in Manchester revived
3105-568: The college was dissolved and the property acquired by the Earl of Derby and early in the reign of King Charles II it was sold to the governors who had been appointed in the will of Humphrey Chetham . By royal charter in 1665 Chetham's Hospital was established and this became Chetham's School of Music . Manchester city centre is part of the Manchester Central constituency, represented by Labour Co-op MP Lucy Powell . The City Centre ward
3174-507: The derelict Odeon site and London Scottish House adjacent to the Midland Hotel. As part of the redevelopment, the Cenotaph was relocated outside Manchester Town Hall in 2014 and St Peter's Square tram stop was redeveloped with an additional platform and new configuration in 2016. Chinatown is an area to the south of Piccadilly Gardens with many oriental restaurants and other facilities of
3243-596: The established built fabric of the City Centre. Castlefield is an area in the extreme southwest between Deansgate and the River Irwell with the sites of the Roman fort and Liverpool Road Railway Station. It retains much of its industrial character and is the only Urban Heritage Park in the United Kingdom, and is marked by its mercantile 19th warehouses and adjoining wharfs which were used to transport goods from Manchester during
3312-542: The eve of a Chinese immigration wave that would commence during the 1950s. Manchester did not have a significant Chinese population, reaching only about 2,000. However, after World War II , there were severe labour shortages, and in response, the government passed the British Nationality Act 1948 , which allowed easier access into the country. Additionally, Hong Kong's rapid urbanisation meant that many farmers and traditional residents' homes were being destroyed by
3381-543: The figure for the City of Manchester (34.0%) but slightly above that of the whole of England (28.9%). The ward had a significantly higher percentage of adults with a diploma or degree than the city or England as a whole. Of the ward's residents aged 16–74, 26.3% had an educational qualification such as first degree, higher degree, qualified teacher status, qualified medical doctor, qualified dentist, qualified nurse, midwife, or health visitor, compared to 21.4% in Manchester and 19.9% nationwide. Deansgate and Market Street are
3450-507: The focus of settlement shifted to the confluence of the rivers Irwell and Irk . During the Dark Ages which followed – and persisted until the Norman Conquest – the settlement was in the territory of several different petty kingdoms. In the Middle Ages , what is now the city centre was the township of Manchester . Manchester Castle – a medieval fortification, probably taking
3519-462: The food and drink offering with a number of popular restaurants and bars in the area. Footfall, particularly in the evening after work hours, has increased, and revenue from retail and leisure in Spinningfields has risen from £10 million in 2008 to £50 million in 2014. Piccadilly is the transport interchange of the city centre with rail, tram and bus services all within a five-minute walk. The area
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#17330862449403588-480: The form of a ringwork – was located on a bluff where the rivers Irk and Irwell meet. The castle was first mentioned in 1184 and recorded in 1215 as belonging to the barons of Manchester, the Grelley family. It has been described as "of no political or military importance". The Grelleys replaced the castle with a fortified manor house , which in turn was replaced by a college of priests (founded in 1421). In 1547
3657-676: The ground floor, is a continuous arcade of plain round-headed openings and a chamfered coping . The upper floors on the Lloyd Street and St Peter's Square façades have a horizontal band over the first floor. The Mount Street façade has five large oriel windows filled with mullion-and- transom windows. The gable ends on Mount Street and St Peter's Square have stair- turrets with round-headed arches containing windows with geometric tracery . Above them are niches with statues. Its stained-glass windows representing Lancastrian coats of arms were designed by George Kruger Gray . Charles Reilly ,
3726-505: The idea of a station in the square, and the idea was retained as the project evolved, becoming a reality when the Metrolink system opened in 1992. In 2013, Manchester City Council approved plans for the redevelopment of the square, including the expansion of the Metrolink stop to four platforms. This coincided with the construction of the One and Two St Peter's Square buildings and the refurbishment of Manchester Central Library, both adjacent to
3795-531: The lower ground floor were reinstated to access the Central Library which was extended into the basement. The rates hall was restored. The project, delivered by Laing O'Rourke , won the Construction News Judges Supreme Award in June 2015. It was described as an almost impossibly complex project completed on schedule and within budget. St Peter%27s Square, Manchester St Peter's Square
3864-489: The manner in which the city rapidly developed during the Industrial Revolution nor much agreement on the differing areas in Manchester city centre. However many areas and streets in the city centre have a distinctive character with identifiable clusters of industrial warehouses, civic buildings and modern developments. Many of these distinctive areas are covered in 14 city centre conservation areas which are defined by Manchester City Council . These are essential ingredients to
3933-614: The new Shambles Square adjacent to Manchester Cathedral . There are a great variety of restaurants in the city centre. There are also a good stock of hotels in the city centre which include the Midland , the Hilton within the Beetham Tower , and Kimpton Clocktower . Manchester city centre has many nightclubs, many of which follow in the footsteps of the Haçienda nightclub which has now closed;
4002-490: The occasion commemorated by a carved inset stone at the Mount Street end. The building is linked to Manchester Town Hall by two covered bridges at first-floor level over Lloyd Street and has an irregular plan with a concave south side facing the Central Library. Its curved four-storey range with round-headed arches and small windows facing Library Walk is 200 feet (61 m) in length. The eight-storey building has attics and
4071-453: The scheme". An English Heritage spokesperson added: "Long before Century House was built, St Peter’s Square was envisaged as a grand civic space, and English Heritage feels that the Simpson scheme, taken with other developments which are under way, goes some way to realising that ambition. While we think that Century House makes a positive contribution to the conservation area, we feel that its loss
4140-493: The site has been redeveloped as a housing complex. There is a gay village around the Canal Street area in the east of the city centre, which plays host to an annual Gay Pride Festival, and a large Chinatown with numerous far eastern style restaurants. The area to the west which is bisected by Deansgate and crossed by Peter Street is also well-provided with bars and some clubs (e.g. The Moon under Water and Ampersand). Rafters
4209-414: The south of the square; One St Peter's Square and Two St Peter's Square . The area around St Peter's Square, then known as St Peter's Field, was the site of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre . The name derives from St Peter's Church which was built in 1788-94 where the gardens are today and also gave its name to Peter Street. The church was built in the neoclassical style by the architect James Wyatt , and
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#17330862449404278-432: The square. Numerous archaeological finds were made when construction work uncovered the former crypt of the long-demolished St. Peter's Church, which had a concrete raft built over it in order to safely construct the new tram lines. The outline of the church is marked in the paving around the square. The scheme involved using £20 million of public money, moving the Cenotaph , demolishing an inter-war building to establish
4347-513: Was a nightclub located in St James's Buildings . A number of bands played concerts at Rafters in the 1970s and 1980s. Rafters closed in 1983. In its final years the DJ was Mike Shaft who appeared on Piccadilly Radio with Takin' Care of Business . After that the club was renamed as Jilly's which existed to 1993, after which the club was called MusicBox. The city centre also has many bars, mostly located in
4416-403: Was created with a landscaped garden set into the ground – hence the name. The area has a dedicated tram station and bus station which has over 20 stands. Most of the stands are located on the south-west side of the square with the rest on the north side. Peter's Fields, now known as St Peter's Square sits at the top of Oxford Road and Peter Street and extends east towards Princess Street . It
4485-477: Was divided in 2018 between two new wards, Deansgate and Piccadilly . The city centre has variously been defined as those parts of the city within the Manchester Inner Ring Road , or else the entire area within Manchester's Inner Ring Road, thereby encompassing a part of the administratively separate City of Salford , and an area of Oxford Road to the south. Political and economic ties between
4554-406: Was keen to redevelop the city centre after the 1996 Manchester bombing . The development, named from a narrow street which ran westwards from Deansgate, is bounded by Bridge Street to the north, Quay Street to the south, Deansgate to the east, and the River Irwell to the west. The area is noted for glazed, modern buildings – many of which are offices. In 2010, Spinningfields accounted for 35% of
4623-441: Was lower than the population density for the whole city (8,798 inhabitants per square mile (3,397/km )), the proportion of land dedicated to domestic buildings was lower in the ward than in the whole city (6.7% compared to 8.0%). There was a female-to-male ratio of 100 to 113, much higher than the 100 to 95 ratio for all England. Of those over 16 years old, 65.7% were single (never married), 13.7% married, and 8.7% divorced; this
4692-417: Was once famous for its church music. It was demolished in 1907 and the Cenotaph replaced it in 1924. A stone cross (1908) commemorates the church. The square is the site for the city's Remembrance Day commemoration each year. In the 1930s, the square was redeveloped around the construction of the Central Library and Town Hall Extension (1930–34). In 1980, Manchester City Council declared Manchester
4761-499: Was significantly different from the national figures of 30.2% single, 43.5% married, and 8.2% divorced. The ward's 6,188 households included 61.1% one-person, 8.6% married couples living together, 9.0% were co-habiting couples, and 12.4% single parents with their children; compared to national figures, there was a high proportion of single person households, and a low proportion of married couples living together. Of those aged 16–74, 30.5% had no academic qualifications , lower than
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