Explore the back streets of the Northern Quarter, find film locations and street art and discover how ceramic art transformed the area into the city's coolest district. You can also cast a critical eye on things as you learn about issues facing the city 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.
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Services Included
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Additional Information
- 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
Logistics Instructions
Start location : We meet at SHUDEHILL METROLINK PLATFORM, next to the bike racks. I wear a bright yellow backpack so I will be easily spotted.
Tickets
*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking
Prices
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Adult : from 0 to 5 : from 0 to 15 Persons
Child : from 6 to 17 : from 0 to 15 Persons
Adult : from 18 to 64 : from 0 to 15 Persons
Adult : from 65 to 100 : from 0 to 15 Persons
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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