European

People from Europe have been settling in Manchester for centuries, with migration increasing during the Industrial Revolution in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. One of the largest groups was the Irish community, many of whom arrived to work in factories, construction, and the textile industry, particularly during and after the Irish Famine of the 1840s. Other European migrants, including Italians, Jews from Eastern Europe, Poles, Ukrainians and later people from across the European Union also came to Manchester seeking employment, safety, and new opportunities.

Many settled in neighbourhoods throughout the city and contributed to Manchester's growth as a major industrial and commercial centre. European migrants established businesses, religious institutions, cultural organisations, and community networks that helped shape the city's social fabric. Following the Second World War, additional migration from countries such as Poland and other parts of Eastern Europe further diversified Manchester's population.

Today people of European heritage remain an important part of Manchester's multicultural identity. Their contributions to industry, commerce, education, politics, culture, and community life have played a significant role in the city's development and continue to influence Manchester's character as an international and welcoming city.