Right at the heart of the industrial revolution, Manchester has been home to thriving factories that have employed generations of Mancunians.
From biscuit manufacturers to companies producing state-of-the-art weapons systems, Greater Manchester has been home to a wide variety of industries, many of which helped put the region on the commercial map.
Some of the world's leading brands still have factories in Greater Manchester including Kellogg's, AstraZeneca and McVitie's. However, not all the factories that were major employers in the region still exist today.
