Fancy a local history tour with a difference? Then you might want to try the Pedal Powered Ancoats trip.
"venture into Ancoats, 'the world's first industrial suburb', not on foot but by bike. Tour Guides Kate Dibble and Emma Fox lead you on a tour of the towering mills and the pioneering industrial canals that made Manchester ‘Cottonopolis’.
The industrialisation of Ancoats was so intense and dramatic, even by Manchester's own standards, that by 1849 it was stated that "Ancoats...is to Manchester what Manchester is to England". Ancoats is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status; come and see why. You’ll hear stories of the wretched squalor, the teenage gangs called scuttlers, Little Italy, ice cream wars, glass making, early aircraft, music, and unique architecture. Pedal into the 21st century to watch the former 'Cardroom Estate' being transformed into trendy New Islington. Peep into a tunnel, a bell tower, and a room in a mill walled up since the war. Explore Angel Meadow where policemen walked round in threes. By the end of the tour you’ll be able to say that you’ve ridden down every street in Manchester.
Tour starts at the junction of Great Ancoats and Redhill Street, bring your own bike. It lasts approximately two hours and price includes a drink and a cake. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday 5th March. Start time: 1pm."
The industrialisation of Ancoats was so intense and dramatic, even by Manchester's own standards, that by 1849 it was stated that "Ancoats...is to Manchester what Manchester is to England". Ancoats is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status; come and see why. You’ll hear stories of the wretched squalor, the teenage gangs called scuttlers, Little Italy, ice cream wars, glass making, early aircraft, music, and unique architecture. Pedal into the 21st century to watch the former 'Cardroom Estate' being transformed into trendy New Islington. Peep into a tunnel, a bell tower, and a room in a mill walled up since the war. Explore Angel Meadow where policemen walked round in threes. By the end of the tour you’ll be able to say that you’ve ridden down every street in Manchester.
Tour starts at the junction of Great Ancoats and Redhill Street, bring your own bike. It lasts approximately two hours and price includes a drink and a cake. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday 5th March. Start time: 1pm."
PS I don't know anything about this tour and unfortunately I am busy on that Saturday but it sounds interesting.... if anyone goes along please post a comment on this blog.
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