Theme of this netwalk
We explore Ancoats, past and present. Described as the world’s first industrial suburb, workers once lived in the shadows of huge mills. These factories ‘miracles of modern times’ both attracted and shocked 19th Century tourists.
Today’s urban village frequently features as one of the ‘coolest places in the world’ (Time Out). With Cutting Room Square, Murray Mills, Little Italy, Anita St, Sankey’s Soap, St Peter’s and more, we’ll cover new and old Ancoats.
Who are these netwalks for?
Business professionals who are interested in Manchester history, and like informal networking. Suitable whether you know the city very well or not at all.
Guests often work in law, accountancy, banking, property, marketing etc in the city and beyond.
Where and when?
Meet outside the Crown & Kettle pub, corner of Oldham Road and Great Ancoats Street.
The walk starts at 12.30pm and ends at 1.30pm but I’ll be there from 12.15pm for anyone who wants to fit in some networking before we start.
Note this netwalk starts and ends at the edge of the city centre, so remember to block out enough time in your diaries to get to and from the walk.
Practical details
This walk includes some steps so contact me if this might be a problem for you.
Netwalks go ahead in all weathers, so please dress for the weather and a walk around town.
Please let me know if you do not wish your name and company name to appear on a list of attendees.
The event does not include lunch.
About netwalks
Find out more about the city's history and architecture, and hear plenty of entertaining stories of Mancunians past, all while mixing with fellow professionals and members of Manchester’s business community. You can also book private walks. Philippa qualified as a Green Badge guide in 2009, achieving the highest marks in her class, and has guided guests in the city ever since. She started Manchester netwalks in 2014.
