The Cross Keys pub and "dance bar" in Ancoats has seen better days. Plans to demolish the Jersey Street and Radium Street pub were thwarted in 2010.
The pub has been licensed since the mid 19th century, when Radium Steet was named German Street (It was hastily renamed in 1914 as World War I commenced....)
Radium is to do with the radium treatment for cancer which was taking place at the world famous Christies hospital a few miles away. More on the chequered Cross Keys history at the always reliable Manchester Pubs blog.
Chrissy, it looks like a very interesting corner. I would have probably gone there.
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ReplyDeleteHi Chrissy. Your blog has been a big inspiration to me researching architectural images for my research as a visual artist here in Liverpool. I wondered if i could possibly use this for a project exhibition / further research with your permission. This project is a collaboration between me and MA student at John Moores university in liverpool and possibly discuss collaboration with us via virtual communication! My email address is r.parish@ymail.com, i would look forward to speaking more if you are able to email me on this address.
ReplyDeletewishing it a kind new week ahead. yes, a wonderful picture it is.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful photograph. Thanks for the pointer to the Manchester Pubs blog, I've spent a happy hour trawling through it's contents.
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I love how the angle gives the picture energy - and glad they didn't demolish this wonderful old structure!
ReplyDeleteSo very like New York, Philadelphia, or Baltimore in America
ReplyDeletetextural and evocative.
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Well curious Chrissy, you will have to show us what they eventually decide to do here.
ReplyDeleteGosh, another pub hits the dust. It seems to be happening all over the country. Love your choice for this photograph.
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody know who currently owns this property? I wouldn't mind doing something there.
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