The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Years ago two Irish sisters worked there, might have even had the license. After they left I was flying to Spain and one of them was on the drinks trolley and I got a couple of miniatures for free.
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Kim's kitchen is the only place to drink in Hulme now. Run by a trio including Billy Morley who you might know The39thStep ? I've had a few good nights in there this year.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Yes remember him
Plans for The Junction still haven't been approved, nor those for The Gamecock where the application is for a tower block for students I think. There seemed to be a bit of a campaign against that one.
I lived near The Mancunian for years. For a short while there was a bit of a chippy on the back that sold great steak and kidney pies. Every Sunday there was some kind of rockabilly thing there with a big American car that had a confederate flag in the back window.
Around that time I mostly drank in The Eagle and The White Horse but gravitated towards The Grants when we went to the PSV. The other place I remember playing pool in was The Boatman's Home across the mancunian way and if we were going towards town we'd go in The Pack Horse round by The Boardwalk.
I lived near The Mancunian for years. For a short while there was a bit of a chippy on the back that sold great steak and kidney pies. Every Sunday there was some kind of rockabilly thing there with a big American car that had a confederate flag in the back window.
Around that time I mostly drank in The Eagle and The White Horse but gravitated towards The Grants when we went to the PSV. The other place I remember playing pool in was The Boatman's Home across the mancunian way and if we were going towards town we'd go in The Pack Horse round by The Boardwalk.
hitmouse
so defeated, thinks it's funny
I quite like the modern Sally, but don't know what it was like before so can't really compare? In my head, I sort of think of it as a uni staff pub more than as a student pub, but on reflection I suppose that might be because I'm more likely to go to the pub with adults who have jobs in HE than to go drinking with undergrads nowadays?
Yeah, the local community campaign around the Gamecock seemed really strong and inspiring to me (again, as an outsider) - an article about it from last year:
The people left behind in one of Hulme's last towers, facing a wave of change
'Before there were a lot of families on this estate but now it feels like every single place is now purpose built for younger people. This is a young person’s community now'
miss direct
misfungled
I'm going to be based in Manchester this summer. Anyone fancy a drink?
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Only just seen this. Me! * waves hands *
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Anyone else going to Hackney Colliery Band at Band on the Wall tonight? I've just finished work and decided to go on the spur of the moment. I've seen them before at Shambala and they were brilliant.
Went to the Whitworth yesterday and they have a really great exhibition on atm, Open House - a load of bits from their wallpaper collection (which I always enjoy seeing out anyway) shown alongside large-scale photos of manc people in their living rooms in the 60s/70s/80s etc (chosen because there is interesting wallpaper in the pics I think). There's also an interesting touring contemporary show with some incredible tapestry work and a film about a (I think made up) outsider artist (along with a load of paintings by the same probably fictional artist) with music by St Etienne.
editor
hiraethified
This is amazing:
This is the Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair’s Oyster Rooms in Manchester was originally a mid-16th century house.
Here it is photographed in 1971 when it was underpinned and raised to fit the new street level. It was later moved as Shambles Square was developed.
Visit the Historic England Archive to see more photos like this
https://bit.ly/HistoricEngArchive
This is the Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair’s Oyster Rooms in Manchester was originally a mid-16th century house.
Here it is photographed in 1971 when it was underpinned and raised to fit the new street level. It was later moved as Shambles Square was developed.
Visit the Historic England Archive to see more photos like this
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Yes. Moved up to Shambles Square, as per the photo.
And then after the 1996 IRA bombing, it was moved to (near) Exchange Square, where it is now.
this story in the graun this morning is pretty wild. Manchester is plagued by this hack's terrible paintings, and now it looks like they're all going to be there forever. great stuff.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, also commended Aitch for fixing the mistake.
“It should never have happened and he shouldn’t have been put in this position. Ian is a true icon of our city. He must be fully restored and left in his place for time in memoriam. Thanks to everyone for showing what Ian means to us,”
www.theguardian.com
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, also commended Aitch for fixing the mistake.
“It should never have happened and he shouldn’t have been put in this position. Ian is a true icon of our city. He must be fully restored and left in his place for time in memoriam. Thanks to everyone for showing what Ian means to us,”
Mural of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis painted over with advert
Rapper Aitch has vowed to remove advert for his new album and restore the painting of ‘local hero’ in Manchester
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Hello!
I’m stopping off in Manchester for a night on the way back from a holiday in Northumbria in early October.
I want to visit the Imperial War museum north and the runway visitor park at the airport to add another Concorde to my list. Was considering the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground as an overnight stop as it’s by the IWM (would probably do the runway park the following day as I head down south).
Is there anything to do in the area by the hotel in the evening? I wouldn’t mind an interesting pub where I could get some grub if it’s walkable. Or as I think the hotel is near or by a tram stop, open to suggestions in the city centre too provided its not too much hassle to get to.
I don’t think I’ll arrive in time to do any museums etc in the centre of Manchester but please suggest things just in case - I’m quite into military and social / industrial history and art
I’m stopping off in Manchester for a night on the way back from a holiday in Northumbria in early October.
I want to visit the Imperial War museum north and the runway visitor park at the airport to add another Concorde to my list. Was considering the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground as an overnight stop as it’s by the IWM (would probably do the runway park the following day as I head down south).
Is there anything to do in the area by the hotel in the evening? I wouldn’t mind an interesting pub where I could get some grub if it’s walkable. Or as I think the hotel is near or by a tram stop, open to suggestions in the city centre too provided its not too much hassle to get to.
I don’t think I’ll arrive in time to do any museums etc in the centre of Manchester but please suggest things just in case - I’m quite into military and social / industrial history and art
Don't really know that area very well, but if you're into social/industrial history the People's History Museum has got to be worth a trip? Don't really know the area round Old Trafford, it's always looked a bit of a wasteland when I've passed through - I'd hop on the tram and head to the city centre if I were you.
hitmouse
so defeated, thinks it's funny
Yeah, I don't think the area round Old Trafford has that much going on beyond the obvious MUFC-related stuff, but you would be very close to a tram stop so going to town sounds like the best option. There area does definitely have a very big Tesco, if that's a draw at all?
Also if you do decide to go to PHM, could take it a step further and visit the Working Class Movement Library that's just nearby as well? You might need an appointment for that one.
Also if you do decide to go to PHM, could take it a step further and visit the Working Class Movement Library that's just nearby as well? You might need an appointment for that one.
actually if you don't want to go into the city, Stretford isn't far and there's a bit more going on there - a friend recommends the Stretford Canteen: Stretford Canteen
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Thanks - those museums sound just the ticket. I’ll see if I can arrange my plans so I have time to get into the centre on the day I arrive as the hotel should let me leave my car there early.
Food wise, probably looking for a decent burger or pub grub (boring I know) before I head back to the hotel
Food wise, probably looking for a decent burger or pub grub (boring I know) before I head back to the hotel
Almost Famous burgers is at Great Northern a short walk from the PHM - Burgers Manchester | Almost Famous | England - or perhaps the Alberts Schloss across the road from there which has a german-leaning pub grub menu and got a glowing review from former urbanite Jay Rayner. Mr Thomas' Chophouse used to do very good steak & kidney puddings, but I've not eaten there for a few years.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
I wouldn't have said the Hilton Old Trafford cricket ground is 'by' the IWM North, as that would indicate, to me, that it was very close, in the immediate vicinity, and it's not at all.Hello!
I’m stopping off in Manchester for a night on the way back from a holiday in Northumbria in early October.
I want to visit the Imperial War museum north and the runway visitor park at the airport to add another Concorde to my list. Was considering the Hilton hotel at Old Trafford cricket ground as an overnight stop as it’s by the IWM (would probably do the runway park the following day as I head down south).
Is there anything to do in the area by the hotel in the evening? I wouldn’t mind an interesting pub where I could get some grub if it’s walkable. Or as I think the hotel is near or by a tram stop, open to suggestions in the city centre too provided its not too much hassle to get to.
I don’t think I’ll arrive in time to do any museums etc in the centre of Manchester but please suggest things just in case - I’m quite into military and social / industrial history and art
Google maps directions puts it at a 24 minute walk. I'd say that something was 'by' somewhere if it was within 5 minutes radius, 10 absolute tops.
There are several other hotels closer. Try searching for hotels Salford Quays, there's a Premier Inn, Travelodge, Ibis, Holiday Inn, Copthorne, Marriott, etc.
And the advantage of those is that Salford Quays has some bars and restaurants, whereas there's not much round Old Trafford cricket ground, tbh.
Elpenor
Dancing as fast as I can
Ah but the Hilton stay won’t cost me any cash - hence why it’s the right (and indeed only) option for me. But you’re right “by” wasn’t the right choice of word, “near” was. And I’m arriving by car should have said that!
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hitmouse
so defeated, thinks it's funny
I was going to say that they're both on the tram system, but thinking about it they're on different lines, so you'd need to get the tram from OT back into town and then change, which makes it a bit pointless really. It doesn't seem like too long of a walk to me, but then I don't mind walking?
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