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  2. Symbols of Manchester - Wikipedia

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    Archived from the original on 2 March 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2018. The away kit is a nod to Manchester's symbol of industry and coat of arms – the Apis Millifera – more commonly known as 'the bee'. The shirt is black with yellow and gold inserts on the shoulders used to define and accentuate the upper torso.

  3. Culture of Manchester - Wikipedia

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    A busker in St Ann's Square. The Culture of Manchester is notable artistically, architecturally, theatrically and musically. Despite being the 5th largest city in the United Kingdom by population and the second largest conurbation, Manchester has been ranked as the second city of the United Kingdom in numerous polls since the 2000s (decade), with an influential culture scene helping to elevate ...

  4. Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity - Wikipedia

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    Category:Odd Fellows buildings. v. t. e. The Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society Limited, also called the Manchester Unity of Oddfellows; trading as The Oddfellows, is a fraternal order founded in Manchester in 1810. [a] Some of its lodges claim histories dating back to the 18th century.

  5. List of plants with symbolism - Wikipedia

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    Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meanings to plants. Although these are no longer commonly understood by populations that are increasingly divorced from their rural traditions, some meanings survive. In addition, these meanings are alluded to in older pictures, songs and writings.

  6. Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society - Wikipedia

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    Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society; Formation: 28 February 1781; 243 years ago (): Type: Learned society: Registration no. 235313: Legal status: Charity: Purpose: The Manchester Lit and Phil was established in 1781 with the object of promoting the advancement of education and public interest in any form of literature, science, arts or public affairs.

  7. Jungian archetypes - Wikipedia

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    Jungian archetypes are a concept from psychology that refers to a universal, inherited idea, pattern of thought, or image that is present in the collective unconscious of all human beings. The psychic counterpart of instinct, archetypes are thought to be the basis of many of the common themes and symbols that appear in stories, myths, and ...

  8. Timeline of Manchester history - Wikipedia

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    1301 – Manchester is granted a charter from Thomas Gresley making it a baronial borough, governed by a reeve. [4] 1315 – Manchester is the starting point for Adam Banastre's rebellion. [6] 1330 – Lady Chapel (Chetham Chapel) of St Mary's Church is built. [4] 1343 – First reference to the Hanging Bridge.

  9. Distinctive unit insignia - Wikipedia

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    Distinctive unit insignia. A soldier inventories all the DUIs at the Charles C. Carson Center for Mortuary Affairs. A distinctive unit insignia ( DUI) is a metallic heraldic badge or device worn by soldiers in the United States Army. The DUI design is derived from the coat of arms authorized for a unit. DUIs may also be called "distinctive ...