The exceptionally interesting Manchester Film
The exceptionally interesting Manchester Film
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The legendary literary and cinematic figures of Manchester intertwine on this tour, with a route moving between the writers, filmmakers, actors and other cultural titans who played a foundational part in Manchester’s rich creative heritage.
Expect tales and quotations from Elizabeth Gaskell, Friedrich Engels, Charles Dickens, Frederick Douglass, Anthony Burgess, Howard Jacobson, Sigmund Freud, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Knox and plenty more.
Film and TV fans can also trace locations from Hell Is a City, Coronation Street, Darkest Hour, Cracker, Fool Me Once, Sherlock Holmes, Anatomy of a Scandal and Peaky Blinders, with Coldplay and Captain America among the other unexpected connections.
Tours cost £20 each and lasts up to two hours. Tour begins at various times so check your booking time carefully.
Meet: Outside John Rylands Library, Deansgate M3 3EH. Finish at the Kimpton Clock Tower Hotel, Oxford Street M60 7HA
The tour will take place come rain or shine but please dress accordingly. Umbrellas will not be provided. While fully accessible this walking tour could include uneven surfaces. Comfortable footwear is advised.
- Explore stories of literary greats, including Elizabeth Gaskell, Charles Dickens and Anthony Burgess.
- Visit filming locations linked to Peaky Blinders, Coronation Street and Captain America.
- Discover Manchester’s hidden cultural connections through fascinating tales and quotations.
- Guided walking tour of Manchester.
- Stories, anecdotes and quotations about the city’s literary and cinematic heritage.
- Up to two hours of exploration with an experienced guide.
- - Food and drinks.
- - Personal expenses.
- - Transport to and from the meeting point.
You may cancel or modify your booking up to 24 hours before the event start time for a full refund.