Tucked immediately west of the city centre, Brandon Hill feels a little like Bristol’s green thinking cap: small, steep, and full of ideas. At just a few hectares it isn’t …
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Local HistoryTravel
The Peterloo Massacre of 1819 – The Day Democracy Bled in Manchester
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinOn August 16, 1819, a peaceful crowd gathered on St Peter’s Field in Manchester to demand reform. What began as a day of hope — a rally for political representation …
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Right in the centre of Manchester, surrounded by trams, shops, cafés, and skyscrapers, lies Piccadilly Gardens — a lively urban space that has long been considered the city’s unofficial meeting …
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St Peter’s Square, Manchester – The Civic Heart of a Modern City
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the centre of Manchester, where sleek trams glide past grand neoclassical buildings and modern glass towers reflect the city’s skies, lies St Peter’s Square — one of Manchester’s most …
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ShoppingTravel
Manchester Arndale – The Beating Heart of City Centre Shopping
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn the heart of Manchester city centre, surrounded by trams, cafés, and the vibrant hum of urban life, stands one of the UK’s largest and most popular shopping destinations — …
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MuseumsTravel
The National Football Museum – A Celebration of the Beautiful Game in Manchester
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIf there’s one city in England where football is more than just a sport, it’s Manchester. Here, football is part of the city’s DNA — a shared language that unites …
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The Lowry – Salford Quays: Where Art, Theatre, and Architecture Meet the Spirit of the North
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinStanding proudly on the waterfront of Salford Quays, just a short tram ride from Manchester city centre, The Lowry is one of the North West’s most inspiring cultural landmarks. Named …
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MediaCity Manchester – The Beating Heart of the UK’s Creative North
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinSet on the glimmering waters of Salford Quays, just a short tram ride from Manchester city centre, MediaCity has rapidly become one of the UK’s most dynamic cultural and creative …
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Imperial War Museum North – A Journey Through Conflict, Memory, and Reflection
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford Quays, the Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is one of Britain’s most thought-provoking and architecturally striking museums. It …
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Robin Hood’s Bay – Yorkshire’s Hidden Coastal Treasure
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinPerched dramatically between the cliffs of the North York Moors National Park, Robin Hood’s Bay is one of the most enchanting and picturesque villages in England. With its maze of …
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Nestled on the southern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the market town of Pickering is a true Yorkshire gem — a place where ancient history, timeless charm, …
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Local HistoryTravel
The Whitby and Pickering Railway – A Trailblazer in the Age of Steam
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinNestled amid the rugged beauty of the North York Moors, the Whitby and Pickering Railway stands as one of Britain’s earliest and most pioneering railway lines. Though today much of …
