Tag Archives: Manchester

Low Key at Noho

In Manchester’s bubbling Northern Quarter, the shutters at NoHo are attractively decorated, with a real hint of promise as the sun sets. The shutters of this independent bar soon open up to invite the youngsters in for a fun evening. … Continue reading

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“You can kill these Chinese”: hostility to Chinese immigrants in the early twentieth century

Much was made of Frank Soo’s Chinese parentage when he started out as a professional footballer, although only one of his parents was Chinese. According to his nephew, John Soo, “Frank’s father came from Canton in China when he was … Continue reading

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Outside Manchester cathedral

Wednesday 16th March 2016, 5.30pm (day 1,665) Another pleasant, sunny afternoon, although a chilly one. I know this shot would be better without the signs, but hey, that’s the clutter of modern life for you. http://being42.org/2016/03/16/outside-manchester-cathedral/

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News about pizza

3D-printing pizzas, pizza for soldiers, 580 pages book of best pizzerias. https://newsfromtheworld.wordpress.com/2016/03/16/news-about-pizza/

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Mapped: The whole of underground Manchester

I’ve always been fascinated by the hidden tunnels and chambers beneath our streets and Manchester has more than its fair share. I bought the book Underground Manchester a few years ago and thought it pretty comprehensively covered this secret world … Continue reading

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Manchester, From a Northerner

It’s not often you get to see a city for the first time, twice. However, heading into Manchester via Wigan Wallgate on the northwestern side of Manchester is like riding through your very own geography lesson. Between the stations of … Continue reading

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It’s probably best to start with the question, “What is Klezmer”?

Historically, Klezmer is the musical tradition that arose from the wedding music of the Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe. To listen to, think folk music with the mysterious sounds of Eastern European modal melodies that make you want to get up … Continue reading

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Ancoats

Since my Lumix GX1 suffered a heat stroke in Gran Canaria and I replaced with a GX7 back in Sept/Oct I barely seem to have used it.  When I’m out running I see so many things I’d love to photograph, … Continue reading

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Manchester’s Nineteenth Century Ticketing

On Wednesday from my hotel by the Reebok Stadium at Horwich Parkway I had to get three tickets to get to Manchester Piccadilly station. The first took me from Horwich Parkway to Farnworth with a change at Bolton. The second … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day

According to the Equal Pay Portal, a woman still earns 78p to the £1 a man earns. It’s 2016 and there is still this gap. I love the idea of International Women’s Day. I love that there is a day … Continue reading

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