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 Gay and lesbian items |
36-38 Sackville Street Manchester M1 3WA United Kingdom +44 161 236 1398 |
The only store of its kind in Manchester, this is probably the closest thing to a gay and lesbian bookshop you will find in the city, with an area devoted to a whole variety of hard-to-find specialist publications. It also caters for those with an interest in leather and rubber fetish fashion clothing as well as stocking a wide selection of magazines, artwork, films, videos and accessories. You can find the shop just off Canal Street, right in the heart of the Gay Village. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quirky little record and memorabilia shop |
9-11 Paton Street Manchester M1 2BA United Kingdom +44 161 236 4022 |
A quirky little record and music memorabilia shop tucked away down one of the darker side streets past Piccadilly Station approach. Don't let the location put you off though, as within you can find all manner of interesting stuff. Crammed inside you can buy rare boxed sets, early picture sleeve singles, coloured vinyl, sheet music, magazines, books and much more. If you are after something specific they will run a search service on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Full public transport information for the city |
9 Portland Street Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M60 1HX United Kingdom +44 161 228 7811 |
If you want to get around on public transport in the city, this is the place to come. Helpline staff can provide bus, train and metrolink timetable information for the entire Greater Manchester travel network. They are also able to give up-to-date fare information and can answer any general local transportation queries you might have. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A great collection of music related titles |
Charlotte House 10 Charlotte Street Manchester M1 4FL United Kingdom +44 161 236 7179 |
A refined and elegant bookshop with plenty of atmosphere. This large second-hand bookseller stocks antiquarian titles and publishers remainders. They're also noted for their impressive selection of classical records and CDs. The main categories of choice cover everything from politics to poetry and the musical influence in the shop means that the specialist collection of books on music classical and opera) is far greater than the average second-hand book dealer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Chinese taste sensations |
44-46 Faulkner Street Manchester M1 4FH United Kingdom +44 161 907 3210 |
At Ho's you can enjoy delicious honey buns (either with or without crust) if you have a sweet tooth or else there are vegetable and chicken pasties for those who prefer something more savoury. Whatever your taste, this ethnic bakery in the heart of Chinatown must be visited.The food is freshly baked on the premises every day and the staff are always warm and friendly. There is a community feel to the shop and locals often pop in for a chat along with their cakes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main bus depot |
Piccadilly Gardens Manchester M1 United Kingdom +44 (0)161 228 7811 |
The city centre's main bus depot is run by the Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) and is located centrally in Piccadilly Gardens. From here you can catch buses to most outlying areas of Manchester. Individual bus companies set their own times and fares, but buses run from very early in the morning to well into the evening. The Travelshop in the bus station can provide tickets and times for all services and the Metrolink also stops here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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