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Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter

Manchester, GB
99% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (102 reviews)
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    • Duration: 2 hours
    • English-speaking guide
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All fees and taxes included
    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Uncover the vibrant street art scene and history of Manchester's Northern Quarter in this engaging 2-hour experience.

    Featured Reviews

    Excellent (102 reviews)
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    Departure37493355158
    Sep 23
    Absolutely loved this tour - so thought-provoking, interesting and emotive. Something I would recommend for everyone, especially if you're Mancunian. Hayley's passion for place-making, inclusive city design and art was infectious and made me same the same streets I've walked for years in a totally different light. Thank you!
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    PBirchy
    Sep 23
    Fascinating and friendly tour with lots of interesting info about the social history of Manchester and some wonderful street art
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    janehE7724BI
    Sep 23
    Amazing tour - highly recommend. Tour guide was so informative and could answer any question. Really interesting info on things you wouldn't normally notice. Suitable for anyone - my 15 year old enjoyed it. Will be doing more walking tours from now on
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    MauriceQuarry
    Sep 23
    A highly professional, thought provoking and brilliantly executed walking tour. Hayley is a fantastic tour guide who expertly brought to life the streets of the Northern Quarter. The tour is beautifully balanced. Packed with history, culture, art and social commentary. Most of all Hayley makes sure the walk is fascinating and fun. Highly recommended.
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    Roseltov
    Aug 23
    I've lived in Manchester for over 20 years, and this tour really proved to me how little I actually know about the art around the city. I loved looking up and seeing incredible details I'd never seen before. It really renewed my love of the city. Hayley clearly loves Manchester and the way she talks about it is so inspirational and fun. This would be a great experience for anyone visiting Manchester, but also if you live here too.
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    Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter

    Uncover the vibrant street art scene and history of Manchester's Northern Quarter in this engaging 2-hour experience.

    Highlights

    • Explore the back streets for urban art
    • Discover how ceramic art transformed the area
    • Learn about issues facing the city
    • Weave together the narrative of the transformation
    • Discuss the Northern Quarter's use as a film set

    Meeting Point

    We meet at SHUDEHILL METROLINK PLATFORM, next to the bike racks.

    Meeting point

    Manchester , United Kingdom

    End point

    End Point

    Meeting point

    52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW , United Kingdom

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    What to expect

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    This is a tour for those interested in the city's counterculture with an authentic voice from that scene, told through its street art. Discussing not only of triumphs in architecture and heritage but real issues facing the city today from social justice to public spaces. The tour tracks the transformation of the Northern Quarter since the 1970s when it was in decline in the wake of our first American-style shopping mall, the Arndale Centre, opening. The area, the one with the highest density of protected buildings in the city, was cited by cultural icon Tony Wilson in the early 90s as being 'our Detroit' owing to a mass evacuation of businesses. Abandoned and ruined it was the public art that turned the area around from 1998 onwards. The tour discovers that original ceramic art trail and uses more modern street art in order to weave together the narrative. We'll also discuss how the Northern Quarter is used as a film set, and we'll discover the backstreets of the area rather than the major streets and attractions as these are easy to discover on your own (though I'm happy to give you tips on where to explore after the tour, or where to go for lunch etc)

    Duration 120 minutes

    The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

    Additional Information

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      Wheelchair accessible
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      Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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      Service animals allowed
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      Public transportation options are available nearby
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      Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    What our experts say

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      Check out the ceramic art trail nearby.
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      Grab lunch at a local cafe after the tour.
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      Visit the iconic Afflecks Palace for shopping.
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      Explore the hidden gems in backstreets.
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      Bring a camera for stunning street art.

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