Tag Archives: Northern Quarter

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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Ultimate Power

Hex colour reference:  #c5d0e6 A colourful note:  this pale blue-lilac shade, known as periwinkle, is named after the flowers of the lesser periwinkle or myrtle herb. The first recorded use of periwinkle as a colour name in English was in 1895. … Continue reading

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A Mushroom-Loving Hedgehog

This striking hedgehog, who adores cheerful mushrooms, is decorating the old sub-station on Manchester’s Tib Street. If you enjoy graffiti you should definitely have a wander around Manchester’s Northern Quarter – it’s a small area and much of the artwork … Continue reading

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Broom on a Pedestal

This broom sculpture makes an unusual piece of Manchester street art. Linked to Odd Ball Copyright Debbie Smyth, 11 October 2015 http://travelwithintent.com/2015/10/11/broom-on-a-pedestal-manchester/

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Manchester Food And Drink Deals, Offers And Specials This Thursday To Sunday

Where to go to eat, drink and be merry plus details about selected weekend events. https://thirtysomethingplus.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/manchester-food-drink-offers-specials-thursday-friday-saturday-sunday/

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Slowly but Surely

I don’t know the artist of this latest mural at the end of the Tib Street Substation in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, but I do like its cheerful, vibrant colours. Linked to Monday Murals Copyright Debbie Smyth, 27 September 2015 http://travelwithintent.com/2015/09/28/slowly-but-surely/

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#Itsnotgrimupnorth Street Life

“People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish… but that’s only if it’s done properly.” Banksy, Wall and Piece I love taking photographs of street art and sharing them on Instagram (embobs85 – come say hi!). For me, its not … Continue reading

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Review: Chapter One Bookshop

Situated in-between both Dale and Lever Street in the Northern Quarter, Manchester has one of it’s newest indie bookshop; Chapter One.There’s no stopping NQ from pulling out more cool surprises with yet another social space to hangout. http://sumairahussain.com/2015/09/22/review-chapter-one-bookshop/

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