Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter | 2 hours

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Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter
2 Adults x $18.82
$37.64
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$37.64
Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter
2 Adults x $18.82
$37.64
Approx Total
$37.64
Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter
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$37.84
Approx Total
$37.84

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore the back streets for urban art & discover how ceramic art transformed the area into the city's coolest district. We cast a critical eye & learn about issues facing the city from social justice to public spaces, and look at the ethics behind public art itself. 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 90s as being 'our Detroit' owing to a mass evacuation of businesses. It was art that turned the area around from 1998 onwards. The tour discovers the original ceramic art trail & uses more modern street art in order to weave together the narrative. We also take a dive into AirBnBs, gentrification, public space & where to sit down. I donate 10% profit to local causes. Sustainable, thoughtful & inclusive tourism

Itinerary

  • Manchester

    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)

    2 hours

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Additional Info

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

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Must-do for locals as well as tourist

Published on Sep, 2023

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!

Must-do for locals as well as tourist

Published on Sep, 2023

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!

Fantastic tour!

Published on Sep, 2023

Fascinating and friendly tour with lots of interesting info about the social history of Manchester and some wonderful street art

Fantastic tour!

Published on Sep, 2023

Fascinating and friendly tour with lots of interesting info about the social history of Manchester and some wonderful street art

Learn lots while walking

Published on Sep, 2023

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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