Curious Manchester -
curious traveler

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?

Episode Duration: 27 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 404

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About Curious Traveler:

CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world.

Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series.

In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks.

Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.

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Sun, Dec 15	6:30 P.M.	Curious Franconia, Germany NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 16	10:00 A.M.	Curious Tallinn NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Dec 16	2:00 P.M.	Curious Poznan, Poland NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 16	5:00 P.M.	Curious Tallinn NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Dec 22	6:30 P.M.	Curious Regensburg, Germany NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Dec 23	10:00 A.M.	Switzerland's Curious Castles NH Create (11.4)
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Mon, Dec 30	2:00 P.M.	Curious Allgau & Fussen, Germany NHPBS (11.1)