_corporation street bridge, manchester

hodder + partners with arup, 1999. recently reopened following refurbishment

_heritage open days - the portico library

Sign above Charlotte Street entrance



view from the corner of moseley street and charlotte street



border on the inside of the entrance staircase

The 11th of September saw the Portico Library open to the general public as part of English Heritage's Heritage Open Days events so I thought I would meander across town to see inside this hidden gem of Manchester's built history.

_midland bank, king street, manchester

Detail from King Street facade after recent refurbishment.

Edwin Lutyens, 1933-35