September 2023. Stretford. Enough of The Smiths heritage, let’s head back to Stretford’s heritage mall. I thought there might be a tourist office to explain the history of the “Stretford Giants“, but sadly not. Feeling inspired by those “Meat Is Murder” quotations on the Iron Bridge I had brunch in the Stretford Canteen, as good… Continue reading JAM JAR JOY IN STRETFORD’S LONGFORD TAP
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BACK TO THE IRON BRIDGE
Public Decency Warning : Contains Morrissey September 2023. Stretford. NOT Manchester. I let Manc legend Quosh know I was venturing into Trafford and would need some advice. Not only did he say he’s bike across town to say hello, he sent me some tourist info. What a guy. Stretford is only really on the tourist… Continue reading BACK TO THE IRON BRIDGE
FROM CHINATOWN TO STRETFORD
Some very short posts now, but you’ll get your ten photos, no problem. September 2023. Manchester. A first visit to the Etihad since August, and a first cut at Matt’s new salon in Chinatown. Lovely, spacious salon, great cut, usual duff music choice (joking). Up there on the 3rd floor, just above the Chinese “medicine”… Continue reading FROM CHINATOWN TO STRETFORD
SIPPING IN STRETFORD
I do love lunchtime kick-offs at the Etihad. Up at 5am, train across the High Peak from Sheffield (why isn’t their Tap open at 9am ?), too early for breakfast curry at This’n’That, freezing up in Colin Bell Level 3. At least I had perfect conditions for some early morning exploration along the Medlock Valley. Five… Continue reading SIPPING IN STRETFORD
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