Question

What was Manchester like before 1850?

Answer 1

This came from the Old English word 'ceaster' which means 'Roman town or city' (similar to where the name of the nearby city of Chester originated). The name gradually became known as Manchester over the years, with the adjective Mancunian evolving from the medieval Latin form of the place-name, Mancunium.

Answer 2

Answer:

it was a small market town

Explanation:

Manchester remained a small market town until the late 18th century and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. from Wikipedia