Tag Archives: Manchester

Manchester to Chorlton Cycleway – CYCLOPS junction

The first section of the Manchester to Chorlton Cycleway is now open, and features segregated cycleways and the CYCLOPS junction at Royce Road, a first-of-its-kind cycle junction in the UK.

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History of Manchester – 1. Mamucium

The first in a series about the history of one of the world’s most historically important cities. I’ll be looking into the very origins of Manchester – from an insignificant nowhere in an obscure corner of Europe to a valuable … Continue reading →

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Manchester Day Parade – Amateur video

A snippet of MSS’s performance at Manchester Day 2019 (sadly postponed this year due to the lockdown). This is a Congada devised for the occasion, using costumes and the flower and hummingbird float combination we have.  We will return to … Continue reading →

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Sculpture Centre Exhibitions – Online – Bury Art Museum

Whilst Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre is closed, we bring to you virtually The Pothole, by Anna Reading. The Pothole Mark Tanner Sculpture Award National Touring Programme 7 March – 20 June Anna Reading’s MTSA exhibition The Pothole travels … Continue reading →

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Take a virtual walk on the right side of Wilmslow Road & support your fave local business — lost in withington

As the government announcement was made in March, all small businesses such as cafés, shops or pubs were obliged to close. The same goes for all our fave spots in the Withington village. But there are still various ways how … Continue reading →

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Ghost town: Manchester on Coronavirus lockdown

 

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An entry from ARC Magazine in 2020 | Sculpture, Cemetery art, Art

Mar 10, 2020 – yolandart: “Philip Jackson. 1944. Winner of National Peace Sculpture Competition, Manchester City Council, 1987. Elected Fellow Royal Society of British Sculptors. ” Source: An entry from ARC Magazine in 2020 | Sculpture, Cemetery art, Art

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Sometimes All You Need Is Good Dance to Shake Everything Off

View this post on Instagram Sometimes all you need is a good dance to shake everything off @jferryphoto🎥 @sara.supermoon @agogo2 @dannythedancermcr #manchesterschoolofsamba #manchesterdancers #samba #training #motivation #dancer #drums A post shared by Sophia Pickering (Best) (@sophia_and_sirenna) on Mar 5, 2020 … Continue reading →

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Arresting people for begging clearly doesn’t work – so now Manchester is trying a new approach – I Love Manchester

Beg, get arrested, go to court, get fined, repeat. This is the pattern that vulnerable people across the country caught begging find themselves caught up in, all thanks to an archaic law called the Vagrancy Act. This 196-year-old law criminalises homeless … Continue reading →

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Forever Manchester on Instagram: “Our first act of the night… Manchester School of Samba ✨✨✨ #forevermanchester #30thbirthday”

19 Likes, 0 Comments – Forever Manchester (@4evermanchester) on Instagram: “Our first act of the night… Manchester School of Samba ✨✨✨ #forevermanchester #30thbirthday” Source: Forever Manchester on Instagram: “Our first act of the night… Manchester School of Samba ✨✨✨ #forevermanchester … Continue reading →

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The incredible history of Withy Grove Stores round the back of the Printworks — propermanchester.com

It looks like it’s always closed… The incredible history of Withy Grove Stores round the back of the Printworks — propermanchester.com

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Manchester School of Samba at Manchester Day 2019

This is the front of our troupe Manchester School of Samba, parading along Deansgate to commemorate 10 years of an annual celebration of Manchester, it’s people and creativity, 23rd June 2019.  This superb image by Alida Cernogoraz.

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