Tag Archives: Manchester

Manchester: An Underrated City and Remaining Festivals of 2015

London often overshadows the bulk of cities in the UK because of its global appeal, the city being recognized as the business capital of the world, and its eclectic mix of cultures. However, there are many cities in the UK … Continue reading

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Still From A Dream

This strange, old photograph is like a still from a dream. When you wake suddenly, disoriented, filled with strange, disjointed images that dissipate within moments. https://cityjackdaw.wordpress.com/2015/09/20/still-from-a-dream/

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she’s in love…the writing on the wall

more street from the Northern Quarter in Manchester…the city is fabulous for street photography, there’s an image everywhere and the writing on the wall in this image made me stop and look twice…a little bit sinister I think, have tried … Continue reading

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The Weekend in the City 2015 Girl’s Edit

For one weekend each year teams of skateboarders take to the streets and skateparks of Greater Manchester to film footage for a five minute skate film that has to be submitted one week later. It’s quite a challenge to get … Continue reading

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Sheep

Sculpture by Ted Roocroft (1918-1993) in the Roman Fort Gardens, Castlefield, Manchester. The artist was was a pig farmer turned sculptor and was known for his animal sculptures. It was deliberately mounted low to be “accessible to the public”, so … Continue reading

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JOIN US/ ORGANISE? FOR 17/10/15: Rail relay to call for electrification of the Transpennine route

On October 17th two relays will be taking place on train lines previously ear-marked for electrification but disappointed by a recent government U-turn. Midland Mainline campaigners will travel up from London to Sheffield via stations including Market Harborough and Leicester … Continue reading

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Homeless camp in court facing 4th eviction this year

The residents of the homeless camp once again appeared at the Civil Justice Courts on Monday facing eviction from the camps now situated on Oxford Road and King Street. The eviction order for the Oxford Rd site was sought by … Continue reading

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Urban Art in Manchester

Found some more great street art, this time from Manchester based artist Tankpetrol….there’s art everywhere in our cities it’s just getting the time to go and find it. https://dmander.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/urbanart-in-manchester/

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Princess Street, Manchester

Wednesday 9th September 2015, 3.10pm (day 1,476) There’s a lot of junk in this street scene isn’t there? Well, as I said a few days ago, the whole of Manchester city centre is littered with junk and building debris at … Continue reading

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Cause I can’t fit in society: A brief look at New York’s alternative music scene

WORDS: Laura McCarthy Finding a good place to enjoy a drink is great. When you come across a pub that has great live music, a good selection on the juke, and nice people, there’s simply nothing better. In the UK … Continue reading

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