A day in Manchester?
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Things to see in Manchester?
Next Tuesday I have to drop my car off in Rochdale and was thinking of then getting the train to Manchester Victoria and spending the day wandering around the city centre, before getting train home to Sheffield in afternoon.
Anything worth seeing or doing? Happy to have a drink and bite to eat in a nice old pub (I hear Castlefields area is nice b the canal) wander round any markets, and generally pass time.
Next Tuesday I have to drop my car off in Rochdale and was thinking of then getting the train to Manchester Victoria and spending the day wandering around the city centre, before getting train home to Sheffield in afternoon.
Anything worth seeing or doing? Happy to have a drink and bite to eat in a nice old pub (I hear Castlefields area is nice b the canal) wander round any markets, and generally pass time.
Edited by The Gauge on Saturday 26th April 13:08
Dragon oriental if you’re in the mood for Chinese or Blacklock if you want a cozy bar/restaurant atmosphere. Both places I rate highly for their food. Alternatively check out the Nashville Chicken stand, there spicy burger chicken burgers are to die for. You could also waste some time at NQ64 which is a video game bar.
If the weather is sunny, tram to Deansgate-Castlefield (or walk from Victoria down Deansgate to take in the Cathedral and Chetham's area, Old Wellington and Sinclair's, John Rylands Library) on the way to Castlefield. Opposite Deansgate station, walk down Castle Street and there are a few pubs with outdoor seating alongside the canal - Dukes, Albert's Shed, Barca.
You'll also be near to Liverpool Road (Museum of Science and Industry and The Ox) and a bit further down Spinningfields - a fairly newish area with bars, restaurants and Z-list celebs.
You'll also be near to Liverpool Road (Museum of Science and Industry and The Ox) and a bit further down Spinningfields - a fairly newish area with bars, restaurants and Z-list celebs.
towser44 said:
Museum of Science & Industry is free. Has some working cotton mill machines etc, so could fill 30 mins / hour. I think the Power Hall with the steam trains etc is due to reopen soon after a good 2/3 years of renovation, not sure if it will be in time for your visit though.
Not open yet. Summer this year. Air & Space is obviously gone too, and various other construction ongoing, so probably not the best time to visit.
Earthdweller said:
As you're there on a Tuesday, not far from Piccadilly Stn is the GMP museum in the old Newton St Police Stn
It's only open on a Tuesday, it's free and quite interesting if that sort of thing floats your boat
Ahh, great idea. I was in touch with the museum the other year as my family tree discovered an ancestor served as a police officer in Salford. They sent me photos and his service details It's only open on a Tuesday, it's free and quite interesting if that sort of thing floats your boat
ROBERT WALTER CROSTON CHAPMAN
Chapman
Collar No. 85
Born. 4 December 1874
Age on joining. 22
Height. 5'9
Physical description. Chest 36", dark brown hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion.
Trade. Moulder
Protestant
Single
Born. Salford
Joined as probationer. 19th April 1897
Appointment confirmed. 18th october 1897
Disciplinaries.
1898. Neglecting to work beat from 3.15 - 3.35 am
1900. Failing to discover the door insecure of a lock up shop at 8.35pm
1902. Failing to discover a gas light burning in the upstairs front room of the Pendleton Co-Operative Society, lock up shop.
1904. Disobedience of order by not [...] a thermometer at the shop.
1910. Absenting himself from drill parade at Broughton at 2.45pm also for neglecting to call at the police office.
Date and cause of retirement. Died, Widow and children 1.1.1918. Granted a gratuity of £152-1-8, equal to one months pay for every completed year of approved service.
Died on 1st January 1918
Constable Chapman was patrolling his beat in Salford, when he was discovered unconscious in the roadway in Bury New Road, near to the Greek Church. He had sustained head injuries which subsequently proved fatal. The exact circumstances of his death have never been established, but an inquest verdict of ‘Accidental death from haemorrhage on the surface of the brain, caused by a fracture of the bone of the nose, caused by a fall’ was returned.
He was 42.
Edited by The Gauge on Sunday 27th April 07:49
Thanks for the suggestions.
I'm going to head into Victoria station from Rochdale, go to Old Wellington and Sinclairs for a couple of drinks, then to the Nashville burger place at the Street Food market, then to the GP museum. I'll then had down towards Castfield for a drink by the canal before heading back up to Piccadilly station to catch the train home.
Well thats the rough plan, unless I get distracted, which I probably will.
I'm going to head into Victoria station from Rochdale, go to Old Wellington and Sinclairs for a couple of drinks, then to the Nashville burger place at the Street Food market, then to the GP museum. I'll then had down towards Castfield for a drink by the canal before heading back up to Piccadilly station to catch the train home.
Well thats the rough plan, unless I get distracted, which I probably will.
If you get time try the Lower Turks Head on Shude Hill (near Victoria)
That's got an interesting interior and I think it's a Holts pub.
On the way back stop at the Circus Tavern which is a tiny pub with an interesting layout and always did a decent pint
If you are at Piccadilly early the Piccadilly Tap has a good selection.
Not had a drink since November and that post has given me a thirst
That's got an interesting interior and I think it's a Holts pub.
On the way back stop at the Circus Tavern which is a tiny pub with an interesting layout and always did a decent pint
If you are at Piccadilly early the Piccadilly Tap has a good selection.
Not had a drink since November and that post has given me a thirst
Edited by TownIdiot on Monday 28th April 22:22
The Gauge said:
Earthdweller said:
As you're there on a Tuesday, not far from Piccadilly Stn is the GMP museum in the old Newton St Police Stn
It's only open on a Tuesday, it's free and quite interesting if that sort of thing floats your boat
Ahh, great idea. I was in touch with the museum the other year as my family tree discovered an ancestor served as a police officer in Salford. They sent me photos and his service details It's only open on a Tuesday, it's free and quite interesting if that sort of thing floats your boat
ROBERT WALTER CROSTON CHAPMAN
Chapman
Collar No. 85
Born. 4 December 1874
Age on joining. 22
Height. 5'9
Physical description. Chest 36", dark brown hair, grey eyes, fresh complexion.
Trade. Moulder
Protestant
Single
Born. Salford
Joined as probationer. 19th April 1897
Appointment confirmed. 18th october 1897
Disciplinaries.
1898. Neglecting to work beat from 3.15 - 3.35 am
1900. Failing to discover the door insecure of a lock up shop at 8.35pm
1902. Failing to discover a gas light burning in the upstairs front room of the Pendleton Co-Operative Society, lock up shop.
1904. Disobedience of order by not [...] a thermometer at the shop.
1910. Absenting himself from drill parade at Broughton at 2.45pm also for neglecting to call at the police office.
Date and cause of retirement. Died, Widow and children 1.1.1918. Granted a gratuity of £152-1-8, equal to one months pay for every completed year of approved service.
Died on 1st January 1918
Constable Chapman was patrolling his beat in Salford, when he was discovered unconscious in the roadway in Bury New Road, near to the Greek Church. He had sustained head injuries which subsequently proved fatal. The exact circumstances of his death have never been established, but an inquest verdict of ‘Accidental death from haemorrhage on the surface of the brain, caused by a fracture of the bone of the nose, caused by a fall’ was returned.
He was 42.
Edited by The Gauge on Sunday 27th April 07:49
Obi Wan said:
Alternatively check out the Nashville Chicken stand, there spicy burger chicken burgers are to die for.
Sadly they weren’t there, or if they were they were closer. I grabbed some tacos from the Piccadilly street market and later had a double burger from Doug’s Burgers at Circle Square, Symphony Park. All very nice but now sitting heavy in the belly 
The Gauge said:
Sadly they weren’t there, or if they were they were closer. I grabbed some tacos from the Piccadilly street market and later had a double burger from Doug’s Burgers at Circle Square, Symphony Park. All very nice but now sitting heavy in the belly
That’s a shame but it sounds you’ve had some nice food regardless. Gassing Station | Holidays & Travel | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff