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Manchester is a city of innovation, discovery and invention and the University of Manchester can count 25 Nobel Laureates among current and former staff and students. The impressive list can be a little over-whelming for non-scientists as the majority have won prizes for chemistry or physics, but we've made things a little easier by choosing just a few of Manchester's most notable former and current residents to introduce you to the fabulous array of achievements the city can boast about. Ernst Rutherford The Nobel Prize was first awarded in 1901 and has been given to notable individuals in the fields of science, literature, peace and economic sciences. Ernst Rutherford was one of the first Laureates winning the prize for Chemistry in 1908, for his work on radioactivity. Despite being a Professor in physics, his work was seen as having such importance to the world of Chemistry that it was in this discipline he won the prize. Known as the father of nuclear physics, as well as 'splitting the atom', Rutherford also discovered alpha and beta rays, began work on the laws of radioactive decay, and identified alpha particles as helium nuclei. Though born in New Zealand, it was while at Manchester University that Rutherford made history and one of the university buildings is named after him in honour of his achievements. Ernst Rutherford Norman Howarth When you reach for your vitamin C tablets in the depths of winter to stave off a cold, raise your glass of water to this man; Norma

For Mancunian tattoo fans, the choice of artists in the city is plentiful. With a plethora of talent filled studios across Greater Manchester, the selection of needle-wielding artists can be overwhelming so here's a look at the work of ten of the best. Look out for these talented artists on Instagram and let us know your personal recommendations.  Matt Cooley, Rain City Tattoo Collective Matt has been tattooing for ten years and is part of the Rain City Tattoo Collective based on Chapel Street in Salford. Influenced by artists such as Amelie Fontaine and Joan Cornelia, Matt's style is bold with lots of solid colour work.  Instagram:@cooleytattooer .   A photo posted by R A I N C I T Y (@cooleytattooer) on Jul 30, 2015 at 6:07am PDT    A photo posted by R A I N C I T Y (@cooleytattooer) on Jul 5, 2015 at 5:49am PDT   Lydia Hazelton, Loaded Forty Four Lydia is a newcomer to the tattoo-sphere but she's quickly making a name for herself with her gorgeous animal designs. Lydia takes her inspiration from natural and vintage imagery, combining the two to create original and sophisticated tattoos. You can find Lydia at Loaded Forty Four in Swinton. Instagram: @lydiatattoos.   A photo posted by @lydiatattoos on Jul 23, 2015 at 10:30am PDT   A photo posted by @lydiatattoos on Jul 21, 2015 at 10:45am PDT    Gre Hale, Rain City Tattoo Collective Gre, who enjoys working with clients to make interesting, powerful and unique tattoos, has been tattooing since 2009

This October, Manchester's already busy cultural calendar will get a new addition; Manchester Curious.  Drawing inspiration from London Open House and Heritage Open Days, the festival aims to encourage us to explore the urban built environment around us, hoping to make architecture more accessible. With more than 20 separate events being held across the weekend, the programme has something to appeal to everyone; whether you prefer the historic architecture of Manchester Art Gallery, the vintage charms of the Old Granada Studios or 21st century design with previews of Kampus Project and 2 St Peter's Square.  The three day festival will see some of Manchester's most iconic buildings getting involved. Highlights of the programme this year include tours around the newly re-opened Whitworth Art Gallery, which was recently declared The Museum of the Year and has also taken home a RIBA Building of the Year award. Music fans should check out the behind the scenes look at the Royal Northern College of Music, plus the chance to get a rare glimpse of the Warehouse Project while empty of the usual revellers of a Saturday evening. If the stark architecture of Manchester's recent history is more your thing, then check out the tour led by The Manchester Modernist Society: 'Building For The New Century: Bombs, Booms And Busts'. Starting at the National Football Museum, the tour will ask the question that many Mancunians probably wonder as new construction projects pop up across the city; wil