January 2012
3 posts
Skyliner #6
hayleyflynn:
The secrets above your eyeline
John Street Birds
On John Street in the Northern Quarter, and around the corner on Tib Street, you may have spotted these ornamental birds and their neighbouring ceramic parrots. There’s no shortage of street art to be found in this area yet it’s surprising how few people know the motivation behind each installment.
As Manchester moved into the...
Skyliner #4
hayleyflynn:
The secrets above your eyeline
The Thomas Street Pineapple
Thanks to Sam Newiss for the image.
This old building on Thomas Street, sometimes known as the Binks Building, is on one of the busiest corners of Manchester when it comes to nightlife. The current tenant is Odd Bar and the neighbours are a collection of bars, restaurants, secret cocktail lounges and traditional...
Skyliner #2
hayleyflynn:
The secrets above your eyeline
Piccadilly Mirror Ball
Thanks to Ian Pattinson for the image
If you look up to the roof of what was Piccadilly 21 nightclub you might find yourself dazzled by the light. Up there is a giant disco ball. It’s mounted on a strange metal plinth that holds the surrounding spotlights steady and looks like a space age egg about to hatch.
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November 2010
1 post
“Eat healthy, exercise more, still die.”
