Wed 30 Sep 2009 12.00 - 14.00, 14.00 - 16.00
at Urbis
In association with Urbis, MOSI takes you on a special tour of Manchester’s brewing history. Enjoy a stroll around the city centre and learn about some of the unique architecture and legends of the city’s best loved pubs.
Sat 24 Oct 2009 & Fri 30 Oct 2009 at 12.00 - 15.00
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Join Urbis’ Learning Team to enjoy a variety of craft activities reflecting the Festival’s key themes.
Sun 25 Oct 2009 & Sun 1 Nov 2009 at 12.00 - 17.00
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Experience a city steeped in drinking traditions and visit some of the city’s best loved pubs, each with their unique character and history. Sample drinks are included along the way.
Mon 26 Oct 2009 11.00 - 12.00 and 1 more
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From cultural and social revolutionaries to radical businessmen, discover Manchester’s political heritage. The tour promises to raise many issues relevant to us today.
Mon 26 Oct 2009 15.00 - 17.00 and 1 more
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Learn how Manchester became an international model of city centre development following the aftermath of the 1996 IRA bomb.
Mon 26 Oct 2009 18.00 - 20.00
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An informal panel discussion bringing together different viewpoints on how we live, use and communicate in the modern city.
Wed 28 Oct 2009 15.00 - 17.00
at Urbis
Uncover Manchester’s roots in the fight for equal rights for women.
Wed 28 Oct 2009 18.00 - 20.00
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An informal and interdisciplinary panel discussion bringing together different viewpoints on technology and the city.
Thu 29 Oct 2009 10.00 - 15.00
at Urbis
Meet modern textile scientists as researchers from Bolton University will be on hand to talk about medical and fire protection materials.
Thu 29 Oct 2009 10.00 - 15.00
at Urbis
View student designs (by Beth Potts) based on reuse and recycling to create new textiles. Can you design textiles for tomorrow? Help to build the Inspiration Tree (designed by Aymeelee Rothwell) based on your ideas for recycling and reuse!