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Spinningfield tours: the lunchtime series

Three different routes and themese

12.30pm - Wednesdays on 19 April, 24 May and 21 June

FREE

​Wednesday 19 April
Free

12.30pm Spinningfields tour: John Rylands Library and the People's History Museum
Two buildings, two incredible collections. Join a fascinating walking tour that explains the architecture and the significance of two incredible buildings at Spinningfields - the John Rylands Library by Deansgate Road and the People's History Museum at Leftbank.
One building was built for beauty and atmosphere and the other for industry and power. The powerful personalities behind the buildings will also be revealed.
Please book on Eventbrite here. 
 
Wednesday 24 May
Free

12.30pm Spinningfields tour: dark deeds and world changing events
Before it was transformed into the vibrant business and leisure district it is today, the area now known as Spinningfields was once known as the 13th District which was associated with murder, mayhem and brothels, as well as contained the notorious Green Man pub with its crazy and unruly entertainment. There was also a very curious link to the growth of a world ideology as well.

Please book on Eventbrite here.
 
Wednesday 21 June
Free

12.30pm Spinningfields tour: Bright lights, big plans, and a world-famous University is born
From treading the boards at the Opera House and the houses with pleasure gardens at Hardman Square to the 1945 'classic' skyscraper that was refused planning permission and the strangest bollards in Britain, the south side of Spinningfields that leads into St John's Gardens is full of amazing stories.
Join Blue Badge guide, Jonathan Schofield for this fascinating walking tour at Spinningfields that includes a ghost story about the Ice Maiden as well as details how Manchester merchant John Owens instigated the University of Manchester.

Please book on Eventbrite here.

These walking tours are FREE to attend. They start at 12:30pm on Wednesdays (19 April, 24 May and 21 June) in front of The Ivy Spinningfields/The Alchemist in Spinningfields.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early.

The walking tour lasts approximately 40 minutes and is open to all ages.


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