#manchester chinatown

[dkettchen]

I went to chinatown today and finally managed to find some gochujang sauce

[mcforwhatiam]

For the 20th anniversary of To the 5 Boroughs, sharing a photoset from the tour in Manchester, UK, taken in December 2004 by Jenny Lewis.

Sorry for the markings/blur in places, it's the best I could get on these.

[nicolh5]

˚₊‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧₊˚

[girrlallmighty]

manchester chinatown

[stillunusual]

A space invader in Chinatown

[i4fyodor]

EYY HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONEEE

[shopsui]

#manchester #chinatown love this first cheeky play on words! I’ve found not only Chinatown but the #gayvillage and the #christmaslights as sunset arrives at 4 pm (at Chinatown, Manchester) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmzm324Nhhp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[twopoppies]

I am in london and today when I was walking to Chinatown I suddenly saw the G-A-Y bar that the boys performed at and ouch, I didn’t even know it was in london. For some reason I thought it was Manchester 🥲. Had to google to make sure right after that it was the same one and yes. It’s obviously just rumors that that performance is the reason Louis had to change his public persona (at least I don’t think it’s confirmed? I probably just spend too much time on TikTok haha where they love to spread bs, they like to call it “cake gate”) but it still felt sad in a way to walk past that bar knowing that same place might have been the last time Louis could be himself in public in one direction. He still had to hide things before that ofc like his sexuality etc.

I do believe he has a lot more power now though and is not forced to be someone he’s not. But in one direction he obviously had no control over his image. Sorry for my bad English💗

That performance isn’t why he had to “change his persona.” What are they even talking about? That performance was in September, 2011.

Their closet started closing tighter in 2012 as they were breaking into America. TMH Louis was still pretty flamboyant but you can see a slight shift from WWA (IMO he was still a very clean cut twink)

I think Louis’ “persona” change really hit its stride with midnight memories and his skater boy aesthetic. Some of that can also just be attributed to growing up and growing out of certain behaviors. But there really seemed to be an effort to make Louis appear “less gay” in his movement/appearance at that point. And their closet was locked down tight (with the addition of larries ruined their friendship because they’re so homophobic they’d rather stop being friends than be thought of as gay).

The appearance at G-A-Y is more likely connected to Louis being flown to LA for a bollocking by Simon about being drunk on stage. If he was told off for being “too gay” at that point it didn’t seem to have much effect on his behavior/style.

[jonnyworld]

Lunar New Year in Calgary did not disappoint. It brought back my memories of going to Chinatown in Manchester when I was growing up.

[luimnigh]

So, haven't been posting much today. There's a reason for that:

I'm out of Ireland! Hello from Manchester, UK!

Off to a great start this morning, with the window seat next to mine being empty for the flight, and thus mine.

Landing also gave me a look at an Airbus A380:

And after arriving in Manchester, I had a nice walk around the City Centre. There's a statue to the blinded veterans of WWI outside the main train station:

Partook of the local cuisine:

Found a school that in any other city of the world would be massively over-specialised, but here you genuinely have options:

I ended up wandering through Manchester's Chinatown, a living reminder of Manchester's history as a major port city of the British Empire:

And arrived at my destination: The Gay Village, which is kind've stacked on top of Chinatown. Better historians than me can probably explain that better than I can.

There's a lovely little park called Sackville Gardens, that contains several memorials. Here's The Beacon of Hope, a memorial of those who've died as a result of the AIDS epidemic:

Here's a memorial to Manchester resident Alan Turing:

And here's where the Memorial to the Victims of Transphobic Violence used to be, until somebody burned it down during Manchester Pride 2022. The design of the replacement was revealed a couple months ago.

By the time I'd finished my walk, and had some lunch, it was half past four and all the museums close at five. So I hung around the city centre a bit longer, and then headed back to my hotel.

So that was day. Quite fun. Tomorrow, I go do what I'm here to do.

[mcforwhatiam]

For the 20th anniversary of To the 5 Boroughs, sharing a photoset from the tour in Manchester, UK, taken in December 2004 by Jenny Lewis.

Sorry for the markings/blur in places, it's the best I could get on these.

[sroloc--elbisivni]

if i had a nickel for every major former industrial center city in the UK where Gay Village and Chinatown are right next to each other I’d have two nickels. which isn’t a lot but does contribute to the feeling that Manchester and Birmingham are the same cities in different fonts.

[tourismcampaigns]

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[studentabode]

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One of the most esteemed and famous universities in the UK, is the University of Manchester. The Royal School of Medicine and Surgery was founded in 1824. The UK's Seventh-largest university endowment belongs to this institution. It is the top most well- known city in the United Kingdom which is full of students with over 40,000 students from over 100 countries. The University of Manchester is renowned for its inclusive and varied community, which offers a kind and inspiring atmosphere to students from all backgrounds.

Below are a few reasons why you should use the University of Manchester:

It is a city for students

With such a high population, the city and all the nearby areas cater to students everywhere you go. The food is quite amazing here and it is very affordable, with street markets and cafes popping up all over the city and plenty of student deals available for you to experience all the cuisines Manchester has to provide. There are areas fully covered by students- Oxford Road, which has three universities and Fallow field, the student hub has a short bus ride from the University of Manchester.

The world-famous music scene

It is home to bands like Oasis, The Smiths, Joy Division, and The Stone Roses which have had a major impact on modern music. There are many places to explore at night in Manchester. Some places to go are Canal Street, Deansgate Locks, and the Warehouse Project. Comedy clubs and theatres abound.

One of the best business schools in the World

Reputable and research-heavy, the University of Manchester's Business School is renowned for its top-notch instruction and research in the fields of business and management Alliance Within the Subject 2022: Business and Management Studies QS World University Rankings, Manchester Business School is placed 7th in the United Kingdom and 32nd worldwide.

Fantastic festivals

This city is a rainy city. The wet weather never stops Mancunians getting out on the streets for a celebration. Manchester International Festival produces dynamic new work by leading artists from various art forms and backgrounds. Chinese New Year celebrations in Manchester light up the city, and days of celebrations end in the iconic parade through the streets of Chinatown. There are also various music festivals, famous among students like Park Life, Sound of the City, and more.

An iconic city of sport

It is home to both Manchester United and Manchester City Football clubs, and their equally famous home stadiums. When in Manchester, you are at the centre of an iconic football legacy. Spend a day in Manchester watching cricket at Lancashire Country Cricket Club or see the Sale Sharks in action in a Rugby Union game.

Great transport links

Manchester has wider transport links making it a well-connected and international city. Just two hours from London by train, you can access the capital and all it has to offer. Its tram network is expanding. And making it fast and easy to get to the airport or explore parts of Greater Manchester. Manchester Airport is one of the busiest in The UK and with flights to 199 destinations; it is well-connected to the rest of the world.

Unbeatable access to the surrounding area

You can take advantage of Manchester’s location and excellent transport links by getting out of the city. You can explore the Peak District National Park’s rugged moorland and impressive ricks, popular for some of the best outdoor rock climbing in the country as well as epic caving, cycling, and walking tracks. Even a day trip is easily accessible and explores some of the public estates in the Peak District. Lyme Park which is a beautiful estate on the edge of the Peak District is accessible by tram from Manchester.

Culture

Manchester is among the UK's most cosmopolitan cities. Its past is intriguing and interesting. In the 19th century, the city took a great achievement and made history in textile manufacture, which contributed to its central position in the UK's industrial revolution. Information on the city's industrial past can be found in the Museum of Science and Industry.

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[acrossthearctic]

Manchester

After a night of broken sleep ( my usual pattern the second night after a long flight) , I was despite the rain out walking by 7:30am. I walked uo through Chinatown to St Peter 's Square as i wanted to see the Midland Hotel and the Roills Royce in its entrance. The significance is that it is where Mr Rolls and Mr Royce are supposed to have met in 1904 and decided to go into business together. One thing I have noticed in many streets of Manchester are these defibrillator stations.

On my wa=y back to the hotel for a 10am Zoom meeting, I walked along Canal Street, the Gay Village . It is still "recovering"tfrom Manchester Pride, barricades are being removed but the bunting is still flying.

After my meeting finished I walked up the road to catch my favourite Free Bus 2 to head down towards the medieval quarter of Manchester.

I did however have a short detour for a walk alomg Market Street and Arndale Shopping Centre. Arndale was the first "American Style "Shopping Mall in the UK . In 1996 it suffred extensive damage after an IRA bombing.

After making my way down to the medieval quarter nad passing the pub wher i had lunched yesterdayand a walk past the cathedral garden with its bee , I had lunch in a vietnamese restaurant in the old Corn Exchange.

After lunch I had a wonderful tour of Chetham's Library. These are the oldest buildings in Manchester.

The library itself is the oldest public library in Britain having been in operation for > 350 years.

The shelves and shelves of books are amazing and amongst the books are first edition. copies of Johnson's Dictionary.(The white ones)

In the readiung room we were able to see a parochial library, the alcove where Marx and Engels met and some wonderful old books.

We were fortunate that the library had a special exhibition at present- "A Royal Tudor Bed". this was the matrimonial bed of Henry 7th and Elizabeth of York.

All in all a busy day ending with a quick meal and wine at a local pub before returning to the hotel to watch the opening of the Paralympics at the sensible time of 6:30 pm. It was interesting to watch a British coverage and I did have to laugh when they were talking about which teams would be strong - Australia didn't get a mention!!!