Manchester – Eating & Drinking – Restaurants I studied Tudor History, so to me The Old Wellington has always been THE place. I’ve always loved it, even before I started visiting ...
Manchester – Shopping – Books – Shopping – Books – Waterstone’s Upon my word, today I have bought a book at Waterstone’s. And I have bought a plenty of books ...
Manchester – Eating & Drinking – Pubs & Bars – Bars Simple was one of the first Manchester bars I visited, it was in 2006, and it happened thanks to Futuresonic annual festiv...
Manchester – Eating & Drinking – Restaurants Piccolino in Didsbury is to be found in a busy street under the lovely name of Lapwing Lane. It is a trendy, if not posh, place to wine and...
Manchester – Eating & Drinking – Pubs & Bars – Bars The original Kro Bar is located just opposite The University of Manchester Student Union, and is always packed with studen...
Manchester Where there is St James’s Park in London, there is St John’s Gardens in Manchester. This small and cosy public garden, tucked between Museum of Science and Industry, Quay St, an...
Salford Victoria Park in Swinton used to be occupied by the now extinct Swinton Old Hall. Interestingly, not far from the park there is a private house that used to be a part of the estate. I doubt th...
Manchester Manchester was granted the status of the city in 1853, and by that time the city centre had already attracted some criticism. Like the Russian St. Petersburg was build on the marshy grounds...
Manchester A home to The Beacon of Hope, Tree of Light, and Alan Turing, and a regular venue for diverse and sundry Gay Village events, Sackville Gardens originated in 1880s. The City Council was so i...
Manchester This is a refined introduction to the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester’s prime venue for music events. Halle Orchestra performs here, and early in 2009 Bridgewater Hall was graced by the ...