A centre of capitalism , Manchester was once the scene of bread and labour riots , as well as calls for greater political recognition by the city 's working and non-titled classes . One such gathering ended with the Peterloo Massacre of 16 August 1819 . The economic school of Manchester capitalism developed there , and Manchester was the centre of the Anti-Corn Law League from 1838 onward
Peterloo Massacre
Peterloo Massacre
Manchester