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Consulate General of China, Manchester
The Consulate General of China in Manchester, England, is a diplomatic mission of China in the United Kingdom.
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Manchester Central Mosque
Manchester Central Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre (also known as Victoria Park Mosque and historically referred to as Jamia Mosque or Jamiat-ul-Muslimin) is a mosque located in the Victoria Park area of Manchester, England. It is situated approximately two miles south of Manchester city centre, between Rusholme and Longsight, close to the Curry Mile. The mosque plays a significant role in Manchester’s Muslim community.
The mosque originated from two adjacent residential properties acquired by local Muslim communities in the mid-20th century, one associated with Syrian textile merchants operating in Manchester since the early 1900s, and the other owned by members of the South Asian Muslim community living in the surrounding areas.
In 1971, work commenced on a purpose-built mosque in Victoria Park. The original houses were demolished, and the mosque assumed its current form. Since then, several expansions and modifications have taken place.
The mosque has been served by a number of imams over the years who contributed to its religious life during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Manchester Central Mosque follows Sunni Islamic teachings. It recognises the four classical schools of Islamic jurisprudence, with a primary emphasis on the Hanafi school. Its theological orientation aligns with the Ashʿari and Maturidi traditions, and it accommodates a range of Sufi devotional practices. The mosque is commonly associated with the Barelwi tradition within Sunni Islam, a movement that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
In addition to daily congregational prayers, the mosque functions as a religious, educational, and community centre, hosting sermons, Islamic education, and community events. It has historically served as a focal point for Muslim communities in Manchester, including students and local residents.
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Dickenson Road Studios
Dickenson Road Studios was a film and television studio in Rusholme, Manchester, in north-west England. It was originally set up in 1947 in a former Wesleyan Methodist chapel by the film production company Mancunian Films and was acquired by BBC Television in 1954. The studio was used for early editions of the music chart show Top of the Pops between 1964 and 1966.
The studio closed in 1975, when the BBC moved to New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road and the building was demolished.
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Mancunian Films
Mancunian Films was a British film production company first organised in 1933. From 1947 it was based in Rusholme, a suburb of Manchester, and produced a number of comedy films, mostly aimed at audiences in the North of England.
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Xaverian College
Xaverian College is a Roman Catholic college located in Rusholme, Manchester, England, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the city centre. Established in 1862, it is recognised as being one of the most oversubscribed sixth form colleges in Greater Manchester, along with Ashton Sixth Form College and Loreto College. As a member of the Association of Colleges, the college has an offer rate of 30% (2019).
The college is near the University of Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music. Through its partnership with the University of Manchester, Xaverian College hosts foundational science courses on behalf of the university. Additionally, Xaverian College students benefit from access to the resources available at the University of Manchester Library.