George Street Community Bookshop
Sadie Pearson
George Street Community Bookshop is an independent, second-hand bookshop, owned and run by the community.
Come and browse their wide selection of genres and fantastic prices.
What's on near George Street Community Bookshop
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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair 2023 at Victoria Baths
The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is back, with gorgeous designs and wonderful workshops, set in the glamour of Manchester’s Victoria Baths.
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Discover Victoria Baths, Wednesday Guided Tour
Get lost in the charm and beauty of this well loved heritage bath house as you discover Victoria Baths.
from £0.00
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Indy Man Beer Con 2023
Taking over the stunning Grade II listed Victoria Baths this October, Indy Man Beer Con brings together the best breweries from across the world.
from £14.50
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Lizzie The Musical at Hope Mill
Ready to swing her axe in Manchester, get ready for a fresh and thrilling retelling of Lizzie The Musical this September.
from £25.00
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Adult Film Club
Adult Film Club is a showcase of comedy short films hosted by Chris Cantrill (of Delightful Sausage fame) and animator and filmmaker Sam O’Leary.
from £6.00
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At Home with the Pankhurst Family at the Pankhurst Centre
The Pankhurst Centre’s new permanent exhibition offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the people behind the iconic Pankhurst name.
free entry
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Albrecht Dürer’s Material World at The Whitworth
Renaissance Nuremberg comes alive in this must-see exhibition of prints by Albrecht Dürer, the leading figure of Europe’s print revolution.
free entry
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MIF23: Economics The Blockbuster – It’s not Business as Usual at the Whitworth
MIF23’s ‘Economics The Blockbuster – It’s not Business as Usual’ at the Whitworth brings together business, art and community needs.
free entry
Where to go near George Street Community Bookshop
Manchester
Lymefield and Broad Mills Heritage Site
A conservation area with trails, information boards and picnic areas dotted around the River Etherow.
Manchester
Stalybridge Civic Hall
Recently refurbished, the Stalybridge Civic Hall offers a wide range of rooms and facilities for community usage and events.
Manchester
New Mills School
A school in the Derbyshire town of New Mills
Manchester
Vapiano Manchester
Vapiano is a laid-back Italian restaurant based in Manchester’s revamped Corn Exchange.
Mossley
The Vale
Boasting a specially curated live programme of music, dance, cinema, theatre and visual arts, the newly renovated centre will host a special launch weekend from 10 – 12 September 2021.
Oldham
Dovestone Resevoir
On the western edge of the peak district national park, Dovestone is a beautiful reservoir and walking route in amongst the dramatic mountainous landscape.
Manchester
Rosa’s Thai Manchester
Rosa’s Thai takes over The Old Courthouse in Manchester, serving up delicious and authentic Thai food in stylish surroundings, with wonderfully charming staff.
Manchester
Chadkirk Chapel and Country Estate
18th-century chapel, set in a country estate and restored for visitors. Well located as a destination for a woodland walk.
Liverpool
Epic Apart Hotel
The Epic Apart Hotel offers 14 serviced apartments – and is bang-slap in the middle of the Ropewalks district, right behind FACT.
Manchester
Tameside Library
Tameside Library has the library on one floor and the Central Art Gallery above. Sounds a little like an arts centre. It’s all housed in a comfortable and sturdy building.
Manchester
Lily’s Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Wildly popular all-vegetarian Indian restaurant with a great range of vegan options. Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, and well worth the trip.
Oldham
The White Hart Inn
18th-century village pub serving up a superb range of wines and high-quality food.
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