City of Manchester municipal sign on the A57 bridge over the River Irwell. We are looking from Salford towards Manchester. On the left is the Hilton or Beetham Tower. On the right can be seen part of the disused railway viaduct from the former Central Station.

The Hilton tower has become a symbol of the modern development of Manchester. The use on signs like this on is the most high profile use of the multicolour M for Manchester, designed by Peter Saville.

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Keywords: Manchester, Peter Saville, signs, Beetham Hilton Tower, A57, Salford, Greater Manchester, Lancashire