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Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain

As far back as Ancient Greece, Aristotle had his scale of seven colours. Later, Isaac Newton constructed a colour circle, originally divided into five, but he later added orange and indigo to match the number of […]

Scoundrels and Gentlemen Welcome

This men-only barbers in Manchester’s Barton Arcade was doing a roaring trade last Sunday.  Services on offer include a traditional cut throat shave and “precision beard sculpting” – if you […]

Time, Corrie Fans Please

“Time, Gentleman Please” – this closing time call, common in British pubs, will soon be called at the Rovers Return.  Filming of Coronation Street has moved to Media City and […]

Development in Manchester

Romans, canals, mills, music, football, Vimto – Manchester has a long and fascinating history, and it continues to grow and develop. Linked to Ruby Tuesday and Our World Tuesday. Posted […]

Will I find new street art?

I’m driving to Manchester again today – I wonder if the quarterly change of street art in Stephenson Square will have happened. Part of Six Word Saturday, Pink Saturday and Sundays in my […]