Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The city of Manchester, England was the epicenter of cotton manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution, earning the nickname “Cottonopolis.” However, the word “Manchester” is not used in English to mean bedding or bed linens. In some Commonwealth countries (e.g., Australia, New Zealand), “manchester” can refer to household linens (sheets, towels), but this is a regional usage, not a global standard.