How does the mills of manchester relate to current events

The mills of Manchester:

Manchester is very well known for the manufacturing of wool, cotton and silk and these mills were established in the older times in the 17th and the 18th centuries.

The industrial revolution in Manchester that took place in the 18th century, which resulted in the boom of these textile industries. And establishment of textile mills on a large scale in Manchester and improved the production of cotton, wool and silk in Manchester and this has an affect till date on the economy of Manchester.

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