2040 Summer Olympic Bid Logo: Manchester, UK

10 min readJan 29, 2019

Brainstorming + Research

Wikipedia
~the third most populous metropolitan area
~recorded history began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium, which was established in about AD 79 on a sandstone bluff near the confluence on the rivers Medlock and Irwell
~Throughout Middle Ages, Manchester remained a manorial township
~urbanization was brought on by a boom in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution, became world’s first industrialised city
~notable for: architecture, culture, musical exports, media links, scientific and engineering output, social impact, sports clubs and transport connections
~Manchester Liverpool Road railway station was the world’s first inter-city passenger railway station
~scientists: first split the atom, developed the stored-program computer, and produced graphene in the city
~ The name Manchester originates from the Latin name Mamucium or its variant Mancunium and the citizens are still referred to as Mancunians (/mænˈkjuːniən/). These are generally thought to represent a Latinisation of an original Brittonic name, either from mamm-(“breast”, in reference to a “breast-like hill”) or from mamma (“mother”, in reference to a local river goddess). Both meanings are preserved in Insular Celtic languages, such as mam meaning “breast” in Irish and “mother” in Welsh. The suffix -chester is a survival of Old English ceaster and from that castra in latin for camp or settlement (“fort; fortified town”).
~ Manchester is mentioned as having a market in 1282. Around the 14th century, Manchester received an influx of Flemish weavers, sometimes credited as the foundation of the region’s textile industry.[25] Manchester became an important centre for the manufacture and trade of woollens and linen, and by about 1540, had expanded to become, in John Leland’s words, “The fairest, best builded, quickest, and most populous town of all Lancashire.”
~ The combination of competition and improved efficiency halved the cost of coal and halved the transport cost of raw cotton. Manchester became the dominant marketplace for textiles produced in the surrounding towns.
~ In 1780, Richard Arkwright began construction of Manchester’s first cotton mill In the early 1800s, John Dalton formulated his atomic theory in Manchester.
~ Manchester’s history is concerned with textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution. The great majority of cotton spinning took place in the towns of south Lancashire and north Cheshire, and Manchester was for a time the most productive centre of cotton processing, and later the world’s largest marketplace for cotton goods. Manchester was dubbed “Cottonopolis” and “Warehouse City” during the Victorian era. In Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, the term “manchester” is still used for household linen: sheets, pillow cases, towels, etc.The industrial revolution brought about huge change in Manchester and was key to the increase in Manchester’s population.
~~somehow subtly tie in the fact that this city evolved at a rapid rate
~ A saying capturing this sense of innovation survives today: “What Manchester does today, the rest of the world does tomorrow.”
~ New and renovated complexes such as The Printworks and the Corn Exchange have become popular shopping, eating and entertainment destinations. The Manchester Arndale is the UK’s largest city centre shopping centre.
~ The 47-storey, 554-foot (169 m) tall, Beetham Tower is the tallest building in the UK outside London and, when completed in 2006, was the highest residential accommodation in Europe
~ On 22 May 2017, an Islamic terrorist carried out a bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in the Manchester Arena. The bomb killed 23, including the attacker, and injured over 800. It was the deadliest terrorist attack and the first suicide bombing in Britain since the 7 July 2005 London bombings. The attack caused worldwide condemnation and the changing of the UK’s threat level to “critical” for the first time since 2007.
~~that one might be too dark…but maybe have something about overcoming tragic events
~ Since around the turn of the 21st century, Manchester has been regarded by sections of the international press, British public, and government ministers as being the second city of the United Kingdom.
~ Manchester lies in a bowl-shaped land area bordered to the north and east by the Pennines, an upland chain that runs the length of northern England, and to th The city centre is on the east bank of the River Irwell, near its confluences with the Rivers Medlock and Irk, and is relatively low-lying, being between 35 to 42 metres (115 to 138 feet) above sea level. The River Mersey flows through the south of Manchester. Much of the inner city, especially in the south, is flat, offering extensive views from many highrise buildings in the city of the foothills and moors of the Pennines, which can often be capped with snow in the winter months.e south by the Cheshire Plain.
~ Manchester’s geographic features were highly influential in its early development as the world’s first industrial city. These features are its climate, its proximity to a seaport at Liverpool, the availability of water power from its rivers, and its nearby coal reserves.
~ Manchester’s buildings display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from Victorian to contemporary architecture. The widespread use of red brickcharacterises the city, much of the architecture of which harks back to its days as a global centre for the cotton trade.
~ Just outside the immediate city centre is a large number of former cotton mills, some of which have been left virtually untouched since their closure while many have been redeveloped into apartment buildings and office space
~ Manchester Town Hall, in Albert Square, was built in the Gothic revival style and is considered to be one of the most important Victorian buildings in England.
~ Manchester also has a number of skyscrapers built during the 1960s and 1970s, the tallest of which was the CIS Tower located near Manchester Victoria station until the Beetham Tower was completed in 2006; it is an example of the new surge in high-rise building and includes a Hilton hotel, a restaurant, and apartments.
~ The Green Building, opposite Oxford Road station, is a pioneering eco-friendly housing project, while the recently completed One Angel Square, is one of the most sustainable large buildings in the world.
~ The award-winning Heaton Park in the north of the city borough is one of the largest municipal parks in Europe, covering 610 acres (250 ha) of parkland.
~ The cenotaph in St Peter’s Square is Manchester’s main memorial to its war dead; designed by Edwin Lutyens, it follows his design for the original on Whitehall in London.
~ The Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Park commemorates his role as the father of modern computing.
~ Manchester Liverpool Road was the world’s first purpose-built passenger and goods railway station, and served as the Manchester terminus on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway — the world’s first inter-citypassenger railway.
~ Manchester became the first city in the UK to acquire a modern light railtram system when the Manchester Metrolink opened in 1992
~ The present system mostly runs on former commuter rail lines converted for light rail use, and crosses the city centre via on-street tram lines. The network consists of seven lines with 93 stops
~ The city has one of the most extensive bus networks outside London with over 50 bus companies operating in the Greater Manchester region radiating from the city
~ An extensive canal network, including the Manchester Ship Canal, was built to carry freight from the Industrial Revolution onward; the canals are still maintained, though now largely repurposed to leisure use
~ Manchester was credited as the main driving force behind British indie music of the 1980s led by The Smiths,
~ Its main pop music venue is the Manchester Arena, which was voted “International Venue of the Year” in 2007. With over 21,000 seats, it is the largest arena of its type in Europe.
~ Brass band music, a tradition in the north of England, is an important part of Manchester’s musical heritage
~ Manchester’s museums celebrate Manchester’s Roman history, rich industrial heritage and its role in the Industrial Revolution, the textile industry, the Trade Union movement, women’s suffrage and football.
~ Known for developing many talented 1980s influential acts, it also influenced the graphic design industry via Factory artists such as Peter Saville (PSA), Octavo (8vo), Central Design Station, etc. The memorabilia from this club holds a high value among collectors and fans of these artists and the club. Peter Saville was most notable for his minimalistic influence that still affects contemporary graphic design everywhere
~ Manchester is well known for being a city of sport.[195]Two decorated Premier League football clubs bear the city name — Manchester United and Manchester City.
~ The Manchester Velodrome was built as a part of the bid for the 2000 games and has become a catalyst for British success in cycling

Word Jumble
~third most populous metropolitan area
~Roman fort of Mamucium or Mancunium
~textile
~world’s first industrialized city- because of climate, close proximity to seaport at Liverpool, availability of water power from its rivers, and its nearby coal reserves
~Manchester Liverpool Road railway station — world’s first inter-city passenger railway station
~first atom split
~stored-program computer
~mother, fort, town
~dominant marketplace for textiles
~cotton + cotton goods
~rapid growth
~”What Manchester does today, the rest of the world does tomorrow.”
~Beetham Tower, 47 stories
~2nd city of the UK
~bowl-shaped land
~flat inner city
~Victorian + contemporary architecture
~red brick
~cotton mills
~Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square — one of most important Victorian buildings in England
~CIS Tower, previous tallest building
~Beetham Tower, current tallest
~The Green Building —one of most sustainable large buildings in the world
~Heaton Park —one of largest municipal parks in Europe
~Manchester Arena
~brass band music
~Roman history
~industrial heritage
~Trade Union movement
~women’s suffrage
~football
~Manchester Velodrome — built in part of the bid for the 2000 games, became a catalyst for British success in cycling