Word of Mouth
Manchester knowledge from the people who live, work and play in the city.
Three for me. BBC Radio’s Allan Beswick on Manchester landmarks.
BBC Radio Manchester’s Allan Beswick, the breakfast show presenter known for putting local politicians through their paces, gives us his three favourite Manchester landmarks. Now, glass of Vimto, anyone?
Larger than life. Ron Mueck at Manchester Art Gallery.
Guest blogger Emily Morris is bowled over by the hyper-real sculpture of Ron Mueck, which has just gone on show at Manchester Art Gallery as part of dealer Antony D’Offay’s Artist Rooms tour. Mueck, who trained with Jim Henson as a puppeteer, rose to fame as part of the YBA movement.
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…
Inspired by. The Ife Head.
In the first of a new series that focuses on some of the objects on display in Manchester’s museums, Stephen Welsh from The Manchester Museum describes his fascination with a brass sculpture that changed the way we understand African culture.
Three For Me: Top TV from CP Lee.
CP Lee, the musician, broadcaster & film historian, picks his top three cult TV shows.
Park life.
Guest blogger and park lover, Kath Horwill, picks her top five Manchester parks and gardens – perfect for a bracing winter walk
Three For Me: Top Modern Landmarks.
Manchester Modernist Society picks its favourite places to visit, three examples of landmark Manchester architecture that don’t usually make it into tourist guides…
Free jazz (and more).
Chris Horkan delves uncovers the credit crunch side of music in Manchester
