The Sunny Coast of Britain

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Paignton is located to the south of Torquay and is a coastal town in Devon in the United Kingdom. The old town is inland from the beach and has grown since becoming a Victorian resort. It has numerous sandy beaches and small coves and has a flat sandy beach with shallow water situated close to the town centre and surrounding the pier. Paignton sands is the longest beach resort in Paignton. The most popular is Preston sands lined with multi coloured beach huts. The sheltered pebbly cove beach Broad sands is popular with water skiers, kite surfing and dinghy sailing.

The seafront area is dominated by Paignton Pier, a 780 foot long structure which opened in 1879. It was designed by George Soudon Bridgman, a local architect who also designed the original Oldway Mansion.

The Festival Theatre which opened in 1967 and was once a seafront theatre capable of staging large summer shows, but in 1999 it was converted into a multi screen cinema

World class restaurants combine with continental style bars, live music, fairs, nightclubs, superb firework displays and carnivals to make a visitors stay enjoyable. There are a growing number of large public houses that accommodate and license for the little people which may be found in town, some by the waters edge and some on the harbours. The children will enjoy the well organized firework displays which are always supported by rich food pickings and visits from travelling fairs.

Later in August is Childrens Week, which includes a wide range of events and competitions. Regatta Week during early August is the peak holiday season. The Zoo Environmental Park is situated on the outskirts of the town of Paignton in Devon, England. The Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the United Kingdom, is situated on the outskirts of the town

The Oldway Mansion is a large house and gardens in Paignton in the United Kingdom. It was built as a private residence for Isaac Merritt Singer 1811 1875, and rebuilt by his third son Paris Singer in the style of the Palace of Versailles in Paris. The interior of the building is noted for its grand staircase made from baluster s of bronze and marble. The ceiling of the staircase is decorated with an ornate painting in the style of the Italian School. The staircase and the ceiling are based on a design by the French painter and architect Joseph Lebrun.

Douglas Scott
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Blackpool’s Museums and Art Galleries

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While Blackpool is known primarily as a tourist resort with amazing amusement arcades and fun fairs, the town also has many museums and art galleries of note.

The Louis Tussauds Waxworks on Central Promenade is certainly Blackpool’s most famous museum. It contains five floors of incredibly lifelike waxwork figures of the Royal family, along with film stars, great singers, superstar athletes and politicians. The museum also has a Chamber of Horrors that is not for the faint of heart and the Anatomy Exhibition.

Science lovers will thoroughly enjoy the Golden Mile Centre on Central Promenade which features a popular Exhibition of the Universe, complete with various aliens and UFOs. The exhibit was created by David Boyle, a researcher who specializes in the spiritual, the supernatural and the unexplained.

Now that you are in a “science fiction mood,” you should pop into the Dr Who Exhibition and Museum, which is just a few short steps away. The Dr Who Exhibit includes a massive collection of original props and costumes spanning 40 years of British science fiction on television.

The Blackpool Model Village and Gardens is another impressive sight, occupying two-and-a-half acres of beautiful gardens on Stanley Park. The exhibit features hundreds of models, including a model windmill and castle, set against a stunning backdrop of lakes, running streams and waterfalls.

If boats are your thing, then the Blackpool Lifeboat Station and Visitor Centre on Central Promenade may be just what the doctor ordered. Standing beneath the imposing shadow of Blackpool Tower, the lifeboat station has a delightful visitors’ centre with its own interactive displays, a viewing gallery and a souvenir shop.

Blackpool may have only one legitimate art gallery, but what a gallery it is. The Grundy Art Gallery, located right next to the Blackpool Central Library on Queen Street, is widely regarded as one of the premiere small galleries in the United Kingdom. Built in 1911 as a multi-purpose building, the Grundy Art Gallery offers a tranquil haven of peace and serenity to those who wish to escape Blackpool’s hustle and bustle even for a moment.

The gallery is named in honor of the Grundy brothers, Cuthbart and John, two avid art collectors who donated their impressive collection of paintings to the town of Blackpool in 1903. Hence, the Grundy Art Gallery was formed. Today, the gallery boasts of a huge collection of oils and watercolors, including classic and modern British paintings, Oriental ivories and prints.

Over the years, the gallery’s collection has grown considerably and now includes quite a number of ceramics and old photographs depicting Blackpool’s rich history. Throughout the year, many of the foremost local and national artists stage special exhibitions to the delight of visitors.

Although Blackpool only has one art gallery, there are many temporary exhibitions all year round, especially during the summer months at the North Pier. Recently, the North Pier played host to the George Formby Centenary Exhibitions, which commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of the legendary film star and singer.

Over at South Promenade is another permanent display of contemporary art dubbed as the Great Promenade Show. Some of the leading artists and designers in the UK pool their talents to make this year-round outdoor exhibit a hit by contributing noteworthy pieces of sculptures, art pieces and even lighting. At night, the exhibit becomes an inspirational sight, especially when the light hits certain angles and creates new dimensions.

While touring Blackpool for its museums and galleries, visitors should also take note of the town’s many offerings in the realm of dance, such as the annual Dance Festival, contemporary dance school and the tea dances every Saturday at the Tower Ballroom. For these and other reasons, Blackpool has gained some fame as Britain’s capital of dance.

With its theatres regularly hosting the English National Ballet and with the town itself serving as the venue for the World Ballroom Dance competitions, Blackpool has certainly earned its niche in the world of dance. But nothing reinforces its reputation as Britain’s dance capital than the annual Blackpool Dance Festival.

Now over 80 years old, the Dance Festival brings together top dancers from over 50 countries to compete in ballroom and Latin American dancing. The competition almost always includes the British Open Championships. Being the best looking pair on the floor doesn’t guarantee victory but it certainly helps. And the competitors know that as well, as evidenced by these statistics. During the annual Dance Festival, dancers consume about 2,000 cans of hairspray, 1,000 bottles of nail varnish, 3,000 bottles of fake tan and use up over 1,500 pairs of tights.

If you enjoy contemporary dance, then a trip to Blackpool’s leading theatres should be in order. Both the Grand Theatre and the Opera House are renowned for staging modern and hip musicals.

Meanwhile, if you want to do more than just watch, then bring your dancing shoes and head for any of the many dance schools in Blackpool which offer everything from modern and ballroom dancing to ballet, jazz and tap dancing.

Article by Susan Ashby of Blackpool Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Blackpool visit htpp://www.Blackpool-singles.co.uk

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Bay Area Real Estate- No Bubble Burst

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Oakland California real estate shot through the roof during the period from 2001 to 2005, with appreciation reaching 120% in some areas. Homes were routinely selling for 60-100k over asking price and more! It was not uncommon for a desirable property to fetch 30-40 offers. I remember one home in the Oakland Hills went for over 300k over asking price!

However that type of market by nature is not sustainable, and the current market is proof of that. Starting in early 05′, us Realtors started seeing a noticeable slowdown in activity, which has continued to this day. The ironic thing is, prices are still high. They have taken a slight dip(approximately six percent) in the last year, but our median price is still around 500k. There is much more opportunity for buyers right now, because there are plenty of homes on the market which means buyers have more choices and more negotiating power.

Sellers have had to come to the realization that they can’t just get any price they want for their home, and the days of putting up a sign and the next day it’s sold for 60k over asking price are OVER. Sellers have to do more to prep the home for sale now, and staging is much more common. The most important thing of course if price though. I don’t care how nicely a home is staged, if it is not considered a value compared to the others in the area it WON’T SELL. This is, unless your home happens to have historical significance or is in an especially desirable area.

One example of an exception to the rule was a house that just closed last week in Piedmont. It had great square footage, (I personally viewed it on our office tour) but it was in need of a lot of TLC. The bonus was that it was in a particularly exclusive neighborhood in Piedmont and had been designed by a locally renowned architect. The agent also had contractors and interior designers at the open houses to help give buyers ideas. The home went on the market for $1.4 million, and ended up selling a few weeks later for over $1.7 million! Yes, 300k over asking price!

However the reality for most sellers of Oakland real estate today is that they need to price their home attractively and prepare the home for sale if they expect to get it sold.

Hamid Grinage
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Freshen Up Your Kitchen

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So you’re selling your home and you’ve read all the books on staging and how to effectively get your home ready for showing. Once of the simplest things that many people overlook is cleaning. Their home may be tidy and staged beautifully, but is it clean? There is nothing like a truly clean home to eliminate any unwanted odors and leave a home smelling fresh and new.

Some of the worst offenders come from our appliances that we used every day. Baked on foods or lingering odors get absorbed into the walls of our refrigerator, countertops and other surfaces, and before you know it we’re spending money on fragrance laden air fresheners to try and mask the smells.

Implement this list of cleaning tips to extend the life of your appliances and freshen up your kitchen for your next open house.

Coffee Maker – Start by cleaning your coffee pot either in the sink or dishwasher (depending on manufacturer’s instructions). Pour equal parts of water and vinegar into the tank and run it through a couple times. If you have a build up of mineral deposits in your water, run about 2 cups through, unplug and let it sit for an hour. Turn the unit back on and let it run through. You may have to repeat the rinse a couple more times with plain water to get rid of any leftover vinegar or sediment.

Wipe down the outside of the unit with a combination of water and baking soda.

Coffee Grinder – Use a soft brush to wipe out any coffee grains. Place pieces of bread inside and grind. This does a great job of cleaning under the blades – brush again.

Stand-Up Electric Mixer – Wipe it off with dish soap and warm water and wipe after every use.

Toaster – Unplug before cleaning. Although you may be tempted, never use metal tools or knives to recover scraps. Not only could you be electrocuted if the unit was on, but it is very easy to bend the internal metal pieces.

Remove lower tray wipe with a damp cloth and mild dish soap, (use a cleaner free of ammonia for chrome surfaces), and turn upside down, shaking gently.

Toaster oven – Remove racks and clean with warm, soapy water. Never use an abrasive scrubber or steel wool on any surface with a nonstick surface. Clean the outside with a nonabrasive liquid cleaner since most toasters have plastic or painted metal exteriors.

Refrigerator – Wipe down with water and mild dish soap or two tablespoons baking soda for every quart of warm water. Loosen any hardened spills by saturating them with a damp sponge until they break away. Toothbrushes are good for getting into small places. Never use bleach or ammonia.

If you use an open box of baking soda to absorb odors in your fridge, it only traps them; make sure to replace the box regularly. Refrain from using any scented odor-control products as the fragrance becomes absorbed into the plastic. To mask odors, place a small dish of vanilla extract in the fridge.

Your fridge stays cool by removing the heat from the air inside and releasing it through condenser coils. If they get covered with dust, it acts as an insulation and prevents them from doing their job. Keep them clean by vacuuming with a long handled wand or dusting brush. If you have pets, your refrigerator coils may need to be cleaned more often.

Freezer – Sometimes in side-by-side refrigerator-freezers ice may build up and block the defrost drain tube. If you can see this hole, squirt in a mixture of one teaspoon baking soda and two cups hot water (a turkey baster works great for this). If this doesn’t work, you may have to set up a service call.

Manual defrost: Never try to pick or pry the ice away for fear of damaging the surface. Simply turn off the freezer and let nature take its course. Store any food in an alternate freezer. Wipe clean with warm, soapy water.

Oven: Don’t wait until your oven starts smoking to give it a good cleaning. Wash the racks by hand, unless your manual advises they are dishwasher safe. Try using this home made cleaner before resorting to the more toxic versions:

Plug holes to the broiler with aluminum foil (don’t forget to remove after cleaning)

Combine one-quarter cup salt, three-quarters cup baking soda, and one-quarter cup water, and stir into a paste. Brush on, but avoid any bare parts as salt corrodes metal. Leave overnight, remove with a solid spatula and wipe with paper towels. Use a nylon scrubber for any remaining stubborn spots.

Doors should be cleaned with nonabrasive cleaners and control panels wiped with a barely damp cloth (never wet).

Stove: For electric burners, wipe off when they are cold. If stubborn food residue still remains, turn on the fan, turn burners to high and burn off the excess.

Glass Cooktops: Never use harsh cleaners or scrubbies that will scratch the surface. Use only a cloth safe for non-stick surfaces. Wherever possible, wipe spills when they are warm. For burned on residue, use the cleaner recommended by the manufacturer. For heavy stains, carefully scrape off with a single edge razor blade with a plastic handle.

Microwave Ovens: Nothing is worse than opening a door to a microwave and getting hit in the face with odors from the last two weeks worth of cooking. Start by wiping out the interior with warm soapy water and rinsing with plain water. For heavier jobs, combine two tablespoons baking soda in one quart of water, heat on high for three minutes and let stand for another five minutes with the door closed. Wipe clean. If the odors are still there, leave the door open for a few hours. If that doesn’t work, stir six tablespoons baking soda or one-half cup lemon juice into a cup of water and heat on high for three minutes. Leave the door open for a few hours.

Melanie Speed
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No Bay Area Bubble Burst

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Oakland California real estate shot through the roof during the period from 2001 to 2005, with appreciation reaching 120% in some areas. Homes were routinely selling for 60-100k over asking price and more! It was not uncommon for a desirable property to fetch 30-40 offers. I remember one home in the Oakland Hills went for over 300k over asking price!

However that type of market by nature is not sustainable, and the current market is proof of that. Starting in early 05′, us Realtors started seeing a noticeable slowdown in activity, which has continued to this day. The ironic thing is, prices are still high. They have taken a slight dip(approximately six percent) in the last year, but our median price is still around 500k. There is much more opportunity for buyers right now, because there are plenty of homes on the market which means buyers have more choices and more negotiating power.

Sellers have had to come to the realization that they can’t just get any price they want for their home, and the days of putting up a sign and the next day it’s sold for 60k over asking price are OVER. Sellers have to do more to prep the home for sale now, and staging is much more common. The most important thing of course if price though. I don’t care how nicely a home is staged, if it is not considered a value compared to the others in the area it WON’T SELL. This is, unless your home happens to have historical significance or is in an especially desirable area.

One example of an exception to the rule was a house that just closed last week in Piedmont. It had great square footage, (I personally viewed it on our office tour) but it was in need of a lot of TLC. The bonus was that it was in a particularly exclusive neighborhood in Piedmont and had been designed by a locally renowned architect. The agent also had contractors and interior designers at the open houses to help give buyers ideas. The home went on the market for $1.4 million, and ended up selling a few weeks later for over $1.7 million! Yes, 300k over asking price!

However the reality for most sellers of Oakland real estate today is that they need to price their home attractively and prepare the home for sale if they expect to get it sold.

Hamid Grinage
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Sunday in the Park With George Tickets for a Great Night on Broadway

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Do you want to celebrate love, life, art, and the creative spirit? Book the Sunday in the Park with George tickets! This Broadway show is a touching tale that depicts the history of musical theatre. A five-time Olivier Award winner, which included Outstanding Musical Production, this play has been produced by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim.

Sunday in the Park with George tickets are selling at the speed of light since it began its previews at Studio 54 in New York City on January 18, 2008. It opened on February 14, 2008.

This Broadway play revolves around the personal as well as artistic life of George Seurat, a French Pointillist Painter. Seurat had no kids and no grandchildren. His common-law wife Madeleine delivered two sons. The second one was born after Seurat’s death. She was with Seurat at his deathbed and did not migrate to America.

The play harbors two parallel stories categorized under two acts. The first act depicts how George struggles to finish “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” while Dot, his mistress and model, tries her best to entice him towards her. The second act depicts the life of his grandson with the same name. He produces art works known as chromolumes. Ironically, he faces the same concerns that his grandfather had.

Directed by Sam Buntrock, “Sunday in the Park with George” was shown in the Menier Chocolate Factory of London in November, 2005. It was later transferred to West End staging headed by Jenna Russell and Daniel Evans. Both of them bagged Olivier Awards for their performances. The original production of this Broadway play starred Bernadette Peters and Mandy Patinkin. It was directed by Lapine. It opened on May2, 1984 at the Booth Theatre. The play gave 604 shows and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama the following year.

Although the play missed the Tony Award, it grabbed the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical. The star of original production bagged Tony Award nominations. For the much admired London production of this play, Friedman received a nomination while Quast obtained an Olivier Award.

“Sunday in the Park with George” is a touching story that leaves you thinking about love and life. You may even want to watch the show again and grasp its emotions deeply. It’s not wrong to regard this play as a melodrama with perfect performances from each character.

Perhaps that’s why Sunday in the Park with George tickets have become one of the most sought after things in the New York City. Everyone, right from kids to the elderly, have lined up at the box office to grab a seat at the theatre.

And if you don’t want to go the conventional way of buying tickets from the box office, there are ticketing services that book the tickets of your chosen show. They even deliver them at your doorstep. You can also book the tickets online.

Even if the house is running full, ticketing services have resources under their command that can arrange for Sunday in the Park with George tickets for you. You won’t be disappointed.

Al Terry
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Is it okay to paint every room beige when you’re staging your house?

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I’m painting and decorating my house, not specifically to sell, but with the thought in mind that we’re going to sell in a couple of years, so the house has to be decorated as we will stage it. I really don’t want to do much work when I’m trying to sell.

I found a color of beige (ralph lauren’s cottonwood) that I absolutely love and I just can’t find anything else that I love as much. I decided to paint the living room, basement, hall bathroom, hall, and master bedroom that color. I’m trying to decide on a color for the guest bedroom and I can’t find another color that I love as much. I would do a neutral color for the guest bedroom even if I didn’t do the beige. And I know that it’s good to go neutral when you’re selling, but the thing is, the living room, hallway, hallway bath, guest bedroom, and master bedroom are all right there together and you can stand in the hall and see them all from one spot. I did that on purpose because I didn’t want a different color in every room and it’s like the amazing technicolored house that doesn’t flow. but I’m worried that a buyer will come in and be like beige overload. What do you think, can you overdo it on beige when selling your house or should I break it up and paint the guest room a neutral sage or something?

It’s a pretty good idea to stay neutral, but make sure that the cottonwood color isn’t too dark and doesn’t date anything.

You might also want to consider putting it only in bright & sunny rooms and then using a lighter beige in darker area like hallways and even bedrooms. From what I can tell online, that color is similar to what I’m seeing in new homes right now, but it can be too dark or overbearing in rooms that don’t get enough sun. The thoroughbred line is very very very rish colors that can be overbearing.
It may also make the place a tiny bit boring without any variation. Maybe mix it up painting some darker rooms RL Deep Cream, and other rooms Garden Moss RL Number: ML14 , or Cowrie Shell RL Number: WW60 if you want to stay in true beiges.

Staging a house correctly?

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I was told that when you are selling your house and you have people due over with a realtor, you should leave some music on like jazz, etc. so that that house doesn’t have a dead silence or so that every little noise isn’t heard. Is that true? Also, is it ok to leave placemats on the kitchen island eating area or remove them? Thanks.

Ok I have bought quite a few houses and I find if music is on it is a big distraction. Leave it off and don’t bake any cookies or anything like that. Buyers become suspicious that you are trying to distract them from other smells or sounds. Just remove all unnecessary things and even family pictures should be gone. The buyer wants to imagine themselves living in your house so keep it plain and very simple. Get rid of any knick knacks and by all means set the table, not the island like you would if you were to have guests. If you only have an island leave it bare or fresh flowers in a vase. It looks nice. Turn on every light inside and outside. The house shows better. Put a Welcome mat outside and pay close attention to the street scape. How does the house look when you drive up to it. Would you want to go inside? Buyers get a feeling right away. Like the house or not just by driving up to it. Good luck I hope it all goes well for you.

Manhole inside a house – is it for rental or should i sue?

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I have discovered that the house I live in has a manhole in the living room – the living room is in an extension that was built at a different stage to when the house was built.

Now, do you know if this means the house is not fit for rental and should therefore have never been rented out? If so, can I sue the landlord and get my money back? I’ve been in the house for 4 years, but only found out recently when a neighbour renovating his house asked me if he could have access to the manhole in my living room to unblock the drain.

what do you suggest I do? I’m renting with foxtons, in clapham
thanks for all your answers! I’ll contact the citizens advice bureau to find out more, but your comments have all ben extremely helpful!

You need to go to the CAB these will tell you your rights.

Entertainment in Manchester

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They say that a city’s entertainment and recreational options speak volumes about that city’s prospects as a desirable and rewarding place to live. If such were the case, then Manchester’s vibrant entertainment options certainly speak volumes about the joy of living in this fine, fun-filled city. Manchester is an absolute standout when one considers the depth and breadth of its entertainment options in the field of art, cinema, dance, music, theatre, museums, sports and the performing arts.

Take for example the Lowry at Salford Quays, inaugurated in 2000 at a cost of £21m, courtesy of the National Lottery fund. Located near the Imperial War Museum North and the Old Trafford football stadium, The Lowry is best known for keeping the biggest collection of L.S. Lowry’s original paintings. Art is its soul, they say, but the Lowry has more to offer than just art. It also houses two theatres that regularly feature touring plays as well as musicians and comedians. These are the Lyric, believed to have the largest stage in the United Kingdom, outside of London’s West End, and the Quays.

Located at the city centre, the Whitworth Art Gallery regularly stages eye-opening, innovative exhibitions and houses over 31,000 great modern pieces, including paintings by Constable, Turner and other masters. The gallery has an impressive collection of watercolours, wallpapers and textiles. Among its most famous pieces is the marble sculpture Genesis by Sir Jacob Epstein.

Cornerhouse on Oxford Road is renowned for its contemporary and cutting-edge multi-media visual art displays. Since it opened in October 1985, the centre has established itself as a venue for artistic experimentation and innovation.

When it comes to contemporary dance performances, Dancehouse Theatre, home of the Northern Ballet School, stages regular performances all year round. The Lowry and the Green Room also stage dance performances throughout the year.

Manchester has a diverse array of musical offerings as well, ranging from classical and opera to pop, rock and jazz.

Bridgewater Hall is the seat of classical music in Manchester and home to the Halle Orchestra and the Manchester Camerata as well as a regular venue of the BBC Philharmonic. The city’s best professional musicians are usually products of the Royal Northern College of Music where they were trained to compose and perform musical scores, jazz concerts and opera arias, among others. Musically gifted children are taught the finer points of their craft at Chetham’s School of Music and these prodigies perform free lunchtime concerts for the public.

On the other hand, the city’s leading proponents of pop, rock and jazz converge at Manchester Academy, Labatt’s Apollo, Band on the Wall and Roadhouse. You will find well-known indie and dance bands at Manchester Academy while Labatt’s Apollo regularly hosts a diverse array of famous British and American singers as well as Asian superstars. Band on the Wall has nightly blues and jazz jam sessions while the musical stars of tomorrow hone their skills at the Roadhouse, a dark and sweaty basement venue. Numerous bars, pubs and nightclubs throughout the city host their own in-house live bands.

In addition, Manchester has many museums that chronicle not only the city’s rich history but also important milestones and landmarks of the United Kingdom and the world. For example, the Manchester Museum, which is owned by the University of Manchester, features over six million items from seven continents, including carvings from India, ancient Egyptian crafts from Africa, age-old art from the Mediterranean, fossils from Australia, pottery from the Americas and much more, including a fossilized Tyrannosaurus Rex from South Dakota.

Meanwhile, the Museum of Science and Industry is concerned with science, technology and industry, especially Manchester’s significant contributions in these areas, particularly in textiles, computing, communications, sewerage and sanitation. The People’s History Museum, located on The Pump House on Bridge Street, traces Manchester’s social culture, particularly with regard to the history of working people in the United Kingdom over the past 200 years. Manchester’s other notable museums include the Greater Manchester Police Museum, Imperial War Museum North, Manchester Jewish Museum, Pankhurst Centre, Urbis and The Gallery of Costume.

Manchester also has a dazzling array of clubs and nightspots for the local party people (check out the separate article on this website). Among the most popular venues are Rock World (rock ‘n roll and heavy metal), South, Phoenix and Paradise Factory (techno, trance and funky house); Prague V (gay friendly) and student-oriented venues such as Club Underground, The Ritz, The Brickhouse and 5th Avenue.

The theatre scene in Manchester is alive and well. The larger venues include the Palace Theatre, the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Manchester Opera House, which regularly hosts West End touring shows. Although relatively small and located at the basement of the Central Library, the Library Theatre has received glowing critical reviews for staging the works of modern playwrights. Other notable smaller theatres include the Green Room, Contact Theatre and Dancehouse. The Royal Northern College of Music has four theatre spaces for opera and classical music. In addition, Manchester has two widely-respected drama schools: the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre and the Arden School of Theatre.

Article by Susan Ashby of Manchester Singles. To read more articles like this or for dating in Manchester visit http://www.manchester-singles.co.uk

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