Dedicated to the exploration of urban culture and lifestyles, this museum features music, graffiti, short films and award-winning interactive exhibits. The glass structure towers above this city’s newest public park in 70 years.
During the country’s Industrial Revolution, manufacturing skyrocketed, with many businesses specializing in cotton weaving, spinning and dyeing. The finished goods were exported around the world, and until the 1950s, this city was recognized as the world’s chief supplier of textiles.
Nightclub culture thrives here. The 1960s Northern Soul movement began in this European city of more than 2.5 million people, and locals take great pride in the city’s rich musical history.
Though rugby and cricket remain popular with locals, soccer reigns. According to the museum, this city boasts the world’s highest concentration of soccer clubs per capita.
At night, neon lights illuminate the “curry mile,” a less-than-a-mile-long strip of Indian restaurants, take-out cafes and kebab houses.
Where am I?
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Answer to the June 2006 “Where in the World” Contest
Last month’s mystery destination was Lake Tahoe, which borders California and Nevada.
Thanks to all who wrote in their guesses. This month’s winner is Joe, from Ontario, Canada. Congratulations!
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