Discover Manchester’s hidden nightlife and rich history with Andy’s Marvellous Manchester Memories Tour tour – a unique journey through the city’s iconic pubs and alleyways, led by local Andy who fell in love with Manchester’s pub and music scene in the 1980’s.
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In the 1980s, Andy and his pals fell in love with Manchester’s bustling nightlife and rock music scene. Today he leads you on a guided tour of Manchester, taking the very same route of his nights out in the 1980s, but this time reflecting on how the venues have played a significant role in shaping Manchester’s history.
Andy shares personal stories from his own nights out from years gone by and retells tales of how the scene has changed dramatically and some notable decisions and historical moments that came with it.
This fact-filled tour blends fascinating historical insights with heartfelt recollections – as well as some brilliant but silly one-liners from Andy’s catalogue of quick witted jokes.
Andy reveals the transformation of Manchester’s streets, music scene, and social fabric. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, his warm and knowledgeable storytelling brings the city’s past and present vividly to life, all while supporting a remarkable social enterprise that empowers those affected by homelessness.
Each stop on the tour cleverly weaves elements of his memories, the story of that specific venue, and how it is contextualised in Manchester’s history. He touches on music, the suffragettes, football, Peterloo, Little Ireland and art in Manchester. You will be amazed by the transformation of the city today as you glimpse into the past, perhaps even learning about some buildings that have vanished to make way for Manchester’s new skyline.
The great British pub is a hallmark of British society and culture, serving both positive and negative connotations. Please note, the tour discusses themes of drinking and alcohol but there is no drinking whilst on the tour and you don’t enter any of the premises. We hope that instead, the tour will help spread awareness about the links between alcoholism and homelessness – it is simultaneously ‘caused by’ and ‘a cause’ of homelessness.
Your experience starts by the front entrance of Manchester Cathedral. You will be able to spot Andy with his green hoodie on. You’ll stop at some of the following pubs along the way, we won’t list them all as we want to keep some surprises:
– Old Wellington and Sinclair’s Oyster bar
– Sam’s Chophouse
– Mr.Thomas Chophouse
– Old Nag’s Head
– The Briton’s Protection
– Peveril of the Peak
– Little Ireland
The tour will end outside The Salisbury, which is directly in front of Oxford Street Station.
