5:30pm - Saturday, August 22, 2026

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Curious Manchester #404

Kansas City PBS 2

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How did Manchester kick-start 'Railway Mania' in the Industrial Age? What is Manchester's Water Palace? What is so curious about the architecture of the John Rylands and Chetham's Libraries? Why is a bee the symbol of Manchester? Which pub owner shooed her patrons out with a broom? Why is the National Football Museum in Manchester?

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:27:45
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5:30pm, 10/31/2026 | Kansas City PBS 2

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Calendar Curious Traveler: Curious Manchester (Kansas City PBS 2) How did Manchester kick-start 'Railway Mania' in the Industrial Age? What is Manchester's Water Palace? What is so curious about the architecture of the John Rylands and Chetham's Libraries? Why is a bee the symbol of Manchester? Which pub owner shooed her patrons out with a broom? Why is the National Football Museum in Manchester? http://pw.myersinfosys.com/kcpt/airlist/12147/detail.ics