From its status as the world's first industrialised city, through late
twentieth-century decline and subsequent regeneration and rebirth as the
'Second City of the UK', Manchester has a proud and distinctive
identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that
have shaped the city. Manchester in 50 Buildings explores the history of
this rich and vibrant urban centre through a selection of its greatest
architectural treasures. From Victorian classics such as the neo-Gothic
Town Hall to the striking new additions to the city's skyline, such as
Beetham Tower, this unique study celebrates the city's architectural
heritage in a new and accessible way. Authors Deborah Woodman and Paul
Rabbitts guide the reader on a tour of the city's historic buildings and
modern architectural marvels.