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Spring clean: our guide to art and craft shopping in Manchester

Escaping the drudgery of endless grey days doesn’t have to mean booking a holiday. Brightening up your life can start from home, via the vibrant shops of Manchester. Here are five Mancunian ways to freshen up your home in style: think of it as a spring clean without having to get the mop and duster out…

Feb 11, 2010 | Comments: 0

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