The "yet-another-unnecessary-ugly-Manchester-office-block" also known as One St. Peter's Square is still being completed. I wonder if it will be finished before the wonderful Art Deco Central Reference Library opposite it re-opens its doors in March?
Sadly, the only 1930s structure that One St. Peter's Square reminds me of are that period's Nazi and Soviet fascist monoliths. It is completely out of keeping with its neighbours such as the Midland Hotel, library and Neo-Gothic Town Hall. Am I alone in thinking this, I wonder? If you have a spare five minutes you can watch this fast-speed video of its construction.
Gripes aside, this grand old city has much to offer this weekend as the Manchester Evening News illustrates. I rather fancy the Life on Mars tour (Saturday 11 January, 2pm-3.30pm. Meet at Police Museum, Newton Street, Manchester, £6.)
There's the RNCM Chamber Festival, and a friend is seeing the rock band Trans Siberian Orchestra. I've heard good things from friends about Victoria Woods' "That Day We Sang" which is on at the Exchange Theatre until the 18th - such variety... enjoy your weekend however you spend it.
Wow! The wobbly effect! That's how things look when I have a hangover.
ReplyDeletethat's a great reflection but I would have to agree that the building will in no way enhance the square. Looking forward to being able to see the library once more in all its glory.
ReplyDeleteInteresting architecture of the Library...Great shot...enjoy your weekend too
ReplyDeleteExcellent car reflection, nice catch indeed !
ReplyDeleteWe have our ugly buildings here too... our national defense headquarters downtown being a glaring example.
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