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Grant of City Status
- When
- 1853
- Where
- Manchester
Manchester was granted city status by letters patent in 1853, following a petition by the borough to resolve status doubts.
The grant was issued in 1853, ending the pretension of Manchester's previous status. This followed widespread doubts raised during Queen Victoria's visit in 1851. The grant was made by letters patent, formalizing the city's status.
Sources
- City status in the United Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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