Wednesday 9 April 2014

"M" is for magnificent medieval Manchester @ManCathedral


ABC Wednesday reaches the letter "M" and this poster outside Manchester Cathedral extols the virtues of the medieval quarter of town. The sign says it all, it's a fascinating part of town.

Just across the river from here was Salford's own medieval area, Greengate, sadly long gone. Greengate was replaced by 19th century buildings which were later bombed and demolished to make way for bus stations and garages, mechanics and industry. Much of that has since been flattened and is now being regenerated with flats, with retail, offices, greenery and squares promised too. We shall see...



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