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Not much time to include this but can’t ignore art without mentioning the amazing murals that are an essential part of the Manchester landscape! What many people won’t know about Manchester is that the Town Hall has a series of 12 murals (strictly 4 canvas and 8 murals) completed in 1879 by Ford Madox-Brown. Intending […]
Loved and hated in equal measure the Manchester Arndale Centre (‘the Arndale’ or ‘Manchester Arndale’) was one of a number of shopping centres built in the UK by the Arndale Property Trust. Set up in the 1950s, the trust (the name originates from founders Arnold Hagenbach and Sam Chippindale) built shopping complexes of varying sizes, […]
A fabulous building, falling into disrepair and neglected since closure in the 1989, Gorton Monastery is one of my favourite buildings in Manchester. Seeing it restored to its former glory and becoming once again a part of the community is an amazing testament to the spirit of the local community in spearheading its renovation and, […]
Situated in the heart of Manchester, Manchester Art Gallery comprises 3 buildings: Main building was built as Royal Manchester Institution, a learned society, in 1823. Designed by Charles Barry in the Greek Ionic style. The Athenaeum, built in 1837 was also designed by Barry, in Italian Pallazo style. A third, newer building was constructed in […]
