Manchester / 12 photo spots
12 Instagram spots in Manchester worth the rain
Gothic libraries, glass arcades and pubs with stories: Manchester suits cameras that like texture. These 12 spots deliver.
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John Rylands Library
A Victorian Gothic library opened in 1900. The reading room arches are the photo.
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A Bavarian-style beer hall with heavy decor. Reserve ahead, since it fills nightly.
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Manchester University
Gothic and modern blocks across the campus. The old quadrangles photograph best.
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Barton Arcade
An 1871 shopping arcade of iron and glass. Shoot the length of the gallery.
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The Old Wellington
A timbered old pub, moved and rebuilt in the center. The facade is the photo.
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Townhouse Hotel
A 19th-century hotel with city views. The rooftop outlook is the draw.
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Northern Flower
A flower shop with a planted facade. The exterior changes with the stock.
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Deadstock General Store
A general store with a pink exterior. The pink wall is the whole shot.
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St Peter's Square
Trams, the library and the town hall around one square. Evening crossings add motion.
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202 Kitchen
A modern bar interior with clean lines. Candid evening shots suit it.
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Evelyn's Cafe & Bar
A brunch cafe with plants and daylight. Seats are limited, so reserve ahead.
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Salford Lads Club
A 1903 club building of red brick. Music fans know the door, and photographers like the facade.
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