Welcome to Manchester!

Here at The Manchester Sanctuary we are bringing you all things Mancunian - the best and worst of what the city has to offer. Have a look, explore, see what takes your fancy, and tell us what you think of it

We're always looking for fresh talent to join our team.

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    Classics Revisited: The Snowman

Rebecca Gould

We all know it, we all love it (and if you say you don't you're lying), and it just wouldn't be Christmas without it. Here we take a look at the book behind the film, and the song....

COPYCAT

Vanessa Riding

Noticed a striking similiarity between designer and highstreet pieces recently? Well you're not the only one.... Can you tell which of these boots is designer, and which is highstreet? Read on to find out.

Bursting to vent? Be it that you would rather use our pages to wipe your behind.... or maybe you think that The Sanctuary is bloody brilliant. Let us know how you feel right HERE

Review: Home Grown: The Story of Hip Hop (15^th October 2009- March 2010) – The Urbis Centre, Manchester.

Natasha Dunnoos

The latest offering from the Urbis traces the history of Hip Hop in Britain, through photography, fashion, film and of course, music. You might be pleasantly surprised by just how much you learn....

Spotlight on.... Afflecks Palace

Lynsey Martenstyn

A staple of the Northern Quarter, visited by all kinds and all ages of people, this Aladdin's cave is a must-visit for everyone in Manchester. Anything you could ever want you will find under it's roof - provided you don't get lost searching for it.

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