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The Medieval Quarter - Manchester Based Walking Tour
The Medieval Quarter - Manchester Based Walking Tour
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Manchester’s story is written into its buildings – from medieval timber and Gothic stonework through to brick, glass and steel. Here. Then. & Now. is a new series of architect-led walking tours which read that story first-hand, tracing how design, planning and everyday life have shaped the city we see today. Led by Manchester-born architect Ric Frankland, they blend social history with an insider’s eye for the details most people walk straight past.
Supplied by: Here.Then.&Now
Duration: 2 hours
- * Market Place — the birthplace of the modern city
- * The Royal Exchange — where the city grew through its cotton trade
- * Twentieth-century bomb sites — their impact on the fabric of the city
- * The Palatine Building & Chetham’s Library — Medieval vs. Victorian heritage
- * Victoria Station — millions of commuters walking over the city’s hidden secrets
- * Shambles Square — the remnants of history being shoved from one place to another
- * The Corn Exchange — a place that has evolved hugely over the decades
- Guided walking tour led by a qualified architect
- Use of archival maps, photos and diagrams during the tour
- Insights into Manchester’s architectural and urban evolution
- Small group size for an intimate experience
- Tours go ahead whatever the weather so please dress appropriately, umbrellas not included
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.