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Photo: 'The Lowry at Salford Quays', Manchester taken from the new swing bridge at Media City, where the BBC are located and GranadaTV are currently developing space. Take by Dave Kesarisingh at Plus Headshots http://www.plusheadshots.co.uk
Manchester is situated in the south-central part of North West England. Its recorded history began with a civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium, established in around 79 AD near the meeting point of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. It straddles the counties of Lancashire and Cheshire. The city expanded rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, when it became a centre for textile manufacture, making it the world’s first industrialised city. It was the global centre for the cotton trade, and much if the city’s buildings date back from this period. Manchester’s architecture ranges from Victorian to contemporary and it is known for its widespread use of red brick.
The North of England has much to offer for filming locations, from coastline to cities, country houses to national parks. It also boasts experienced crews and facilities. It is also one of the most cost effective places to shoot in the UK and has good transport links to London and elsewhere in the country. It has a strong history in filming and production, with one of the nation’s best loved programmes, “Coronation Street” filmed here as well as major productions such as Sherlock Holmes and Captain America. It is home to MediaCityUK, a 200 acre site which will be home to over 1,000 media related businesses including a massive high definition studio facility. Film Commissions and Creative England can assist with advice and support with permissions, locations, crews and more.
localtime
GMT
dialing codes
+44
video standard
PAL
visa info
Visa are not required for passport holders from USA, Canada, Australia and other EU countries for up to 6 months
national holidays
Jan 1 NY Day; Mar/Apr Good Friday & Easter Monday; 1st Mon in May Early May Bank Holiday; Last Mon in May Spring Bank Holiday; Last Mon in Aug Summer Bank Holiday; Dec 25 Christmas Day; Dec 26 Boxing Day
weather
Warm summers and cold winters with regular but generally light precipitation throughout the year. Lower rainfall than the rest of the UK average and it rarely snows
languages
English
airport
Manchester and the North West of England are served by Manchester Airport. It is the third biggest airport in the country and the biggest outside of the London area.
getting around
The country has an extensive rail system and so Manchester is connected to London and other cities by rail. A high speed link to London is currently in the planning phase and a huge refurbishment is underway to make Manchester the rail hub of the north of the UK.
Manchester is served by a modern light rail tram network, called the Metrolink. It currently consists of three lines and 37 stations but a plan is underway to extend it to include 4 new lines and have at least 99 stops. The city also has an extensive bus system, with over 50 bus companies in operation.
advertising agencies
TBWA Manchester, McCann Manchester, Cheetham Bell JWT, Love Creative, Hive Manchester, Code, The Neighbourhood, BJL, Gyro Manchester
important contacts
The APA - Advertising Producers Association www.a-p-a.net
AA - Advertising Association www.adassoc.org.uk
ASA - Advertising Standards Authority www.asa.org.uk
BACC - Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre www.bacc.org.uk
British Film Institute www.bfi.org.uk
IAA - International Advertising Association www.iaaglobal.org
IBS - Institute of Broadcast Sound www.ibs.org.uk
IPA - Institute of Practitioners in Advertising www.ipa.co.uk
ISBA - Incorporated Society of British Advertisers www.isba.org.uk
OAA - Outdoor Advertising Association www.oaa.org.uk
OFCOM - Office of Communications www.ofcom.org.uk
PACT www.pact.co.uk
RAB - Radio Advertising Bureau www.rab.co.uk
RACC - Clearing Ads for Radio www.racc.co.uk
Greater Manchester Film Office www.visionandmedia.co.uk
Creative England www.creativeengland.co.uk