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The Urban Insider: Castlefield, Deansgate & Spinningfields

The Urban Insider: Castlefield, Deansgate & Spinningfields

Manchester’s unique mingling of modern and historic is gloriously evident in Castlefield, Deansgate and Spinningfields.

Pick-me-up joints.

Pick-me-up joints.

Emma Sturgess rounds up the Manchester guide to coffee shops and places to eat

What lies beneath.

What lies beneath.

Iain Aitch finds treasure in the nooks and crannies of Manchester’s museums

24 little hours.

24 little hours.

If you’ve got 24 hours, we’ll show you a good time

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