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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
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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Tagged Angel Meadow, Cheetam Hill, Irish, Jewish, Klezmer, L'chaim Kapelye, live music, Manchester, Manchester Jewish Museum, Michael Kahan Kapelye, music, Red Bank, Religion, UoM
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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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Tagged ancoats, B&W, bucket, city, grime, gx7, lumix, Manchester, panasonic, photography, photos, tentacles, Urban
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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
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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Tagged Blogger, Essay, Feminism, international womens's day, Manchester, women
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Dragon (presumably Chinese)
Thursday 4th February 2016, 3.05pm (day 1,624) This creature suddenly appeared in Exchange Square today. But I think we’re safe — it appears to be tied down. The guy in front seems keener to take a picture of something else, … Continue reading
Ponytail by bpdraguisky
Manchester Central Library silhouette From 500px http://ift.tt/1VRVgaF https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/ponytail-by-bpdraguisky/
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Tagged black and white, blackandwhite, bpdraguisky, Fujifilm, Manchester, monochrome, night, street, street photography, Urban, x100s
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Cat Cafe Taking Over UK
In Manchester two cat café’s are opening in 2016. One of them is opening in the northern quarter. First ever Cat cafe set to open in Northern Quarter via @MENnewsdesk https://t.co/txzuR35mLy #Manchester — Sevendale House (@SevendaleHouse) November 30, 2015 https://ellensworldofnonsense.wordpress.com/2016/01/31/cat-cafe-taking-over-uk/
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Tagged article, Café, cats, kittens, Manchester, new, opening, story
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Work, eat, sleep, repeat
A life spent in drudgery In the fires of industry Drained faces Derelict houses Masses of paupers putting one foot in front of the other Scant leisure Hope a buried treasure Work, eat, sleep, repeat Highlights: cigarettes and beer and … Continue reading →