Invisible Cities Walking tours on 29th September and 6th October
Invisible Cities offer walking tours of Manchester that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is. Our experienced tour guides, all of whom have been affected by homelessness, simply live and breathe the city, and offer their own personal insight into the past, present and future.
Ales & Alleyways tour
29th September 2pm to 4pm
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Join Andy on his Ales & Alleyways tour as he leads you on a guided tour of Manchester, taking the very same route of his nights out in the 1980s, but this time reflecting on how the venues have played a significant role in shaping Manchester’s history. He touches on music, the suffragettes, football, Peterloo, Little Ireland and art in Manchester. Numbers are limited. Andy’s tour discusses themes of drinking and alcohol but there is no drinking whilst on the tour.
Tour starts at 2pm outside Manchester Central Library. At the end of the walks, people will be invited to have a chat and a hot drink at Manchester Histories Hub.
Venue: Meet outside Manchester Central Library Main entrance 2pm
These tours are made possible thanks to funding from The Big Life Group’s ‘Social Prescription Fund’. You can find out more about Invisible Cities Here
Wonderwalk tour
6th October 2pm to 4pm
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This tour of Manchester maps the city’s illustrious history of music and art, focusing on the venues and musicians which have helped to shape Manchester’s music scene.
‘Wonderwalk’ will be led by Nic, a friendly and entertaining tour guide, who wants you to fall in love with the music of Manchester as he did from an early age.
With every turn, and every stop, Nic will brighten and enlighten you with tales and stories that combine the city’s and his own rich musical experience. You’ll be taken on a journey through the Rave Revolution, sparked by the hacienda, to the presence of reggae at Thirsty Scholar, and not forgetting the classical opera scene at the Royal Northern College of Music and Bridgewater Hall. The tour champions the legacy of Madchester that will never be lost, but also supports and empowers our smaller venues (which is now more important than ever) who play a huge part in the city’s never-ending, unique music scene.
Tour starts at 2pm outside Manchester Central Library. At the end of the walks, people will be invited to have a chat and a hot drink at Manchester Histories Hub.
Venue: Meet outside Manchester Central Library 2pm
These tours are made possible thanks to funding from The Big Life Group’s ‘Social Prescription Fund’. You can find out more about Invisible Cities Here
Access
The venue is fully accessible, but we endeavour to ensure this event is open to all, so welcome you to contact us regarding any specific requirements you may have before the event: anoushka@manchesterhistories.co.uk or 0161 306 1982.
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