50 Newton Street, Manchester
50 Newton Street is a historic Grade II listed building situated in Manchester, specifically located in the vibrant Northern Quarter. This former warehouse, built between 1906 and 1908, replaced a hat factory that was destroyed by fire in 1906. The building was designed by Charles Clegg & Son, who infused the structure with distinctive flair and panache. Characterized by its "Free Baroque" architectural style, it has been acknowledged by English Heritage for its unique design elements that stand out in the urban landscape.
As we look ahead to 2024, there are significant developments planned for 50 Newton Street. The building is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation led by Sean Boyd of Boyd & Company Capital Investments Limited. This restoration aims to preserve the historical essence of the building while adapting it to contemporary uses, ensuring that it continues to be a vital part of Manchester’s architectural heritage.
As we look ahead to 2024, there are significant developments planned for 50 Newton Street. The building is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation led by Sean Boyd of Boyd & Company Capital Investments Limited. This restoration aims to preserve the historical essence of the building while adapting it to contemporary uses, ensuring that it continues to be a vital part of Manchester’s architectural heritage.
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Sight Name: 50 Newton Street
Sight Location: Manchester, England (See walking tours in Manchester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Manchester, England (See walking tours in Manchester)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Manchester, England
Create Your Own Walk in Manchester
Creating your own self-guided walk in Manchester is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Manchester Introduction Walking Tour
The seventh most populated city in England, Manchester is an important cultural, industrial and historic center.
The recorded history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort established circa 79 AD on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Having been a manorial township throughout the Middle Ages, Manchester enjoyed rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The recorded history of Manchester began with the civilian settlement associated with the Roman fort established circa 79 AD on a sandstone bluff near the confluence of the rivers Medlock and Irwell. Having been a manorial township throughout the Middle Ages, Manchester enjoyed rapid... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Edwardian Architecture Tour
A product of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester is noted for its warehouses, railway viaducts, cotton mills, and canals, reflecting the most ambitious and exciting phase of the city's history.
During the reign of King Edward VII, which spanned from 1901 to 1910, Manchester experienced a significant boom in architectural development. This period saw a shift towards more ornate and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
During the reign of King Edward VII, which spanned from 1901 to 1910, Manchester experienced a significant boom in architectural development. This period saw a shift towards more ornate and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Manchester Historical Architecture Tour
Manchester’s architecture is rich in styles. Throughout centuries, the city has evolved in phases, each of which left its peculiar imprint on the city's architectural tapestry. Here, you can see medieval red-brick buildings coexisting harmoniously with concrete-and-glass structures from the modern era.
One notable landmark in Manchester is the Statue of Prince Albert, a regal monument... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
One notable landmark in Manchester is the Statue of Prince Albert, a regal monument... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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Top 8 Cafes and Sweet Shops in Manchester
Heading up Oldham Street from Picadilly Gardens you arrive at The Northern Quarter; the ‘cool’ part of Manchester, think Brooklyn, Shoreditch, Le Marais; trendy young things with fancy haircuts frequent the coffee houses, boutique and vintage shops during the day and the bars once night-time...