Manchester, UK

 On August 26, 2021, we stopped in Manchester for a brief over-night stay on our way back from Scotland. We got to meet up for lunch with a nephew at The Trafford Centre, which is a massive shopping center/theme park. The food court, shown in the photo below, was designed to look like a deck on a massive cruise ship. 

Food Court at The Trafford Centre

We stayed in the central business district of Manchester and did a fair amount of walking around. There are a lot of fantastic restaurants in Manchester including the Corn Exchange where they film the British TV show called Million Pound Menu, which is a reality competition for restaurant entrepreneurs. Sadly, we didn't have the time to try the so many good options.  The photo below shows some of the historic sidewalk dining at the Old Wellington and Sinclair's Oyster Bar which are in a part of town known as Shambles Square. 

Sidewalk dining at Shambles Square

Just around the corner from Shambles Square, is Manchester Cathedral. This church was celebrating it's 600th anniversary and was founded in 1421 as the St Mary's Church in Manchester. It has a rich history and while we were touring, they were rehearsing for a rock opera. 

Manchester Cathedral

Inside Manchester Cathedral

Now, recall that up in Scotland, I posted about the popularity of deep fried Mars Bars. Well, in Manchester the thing was "Deep fried Oreo" - Wow!   

Deep Fried Oreo at foot cart in Manchester

We also got to meet an long-time family friend up in Manchester at the "Curry Mile". We went to the top-rated Indian restaurants in the area.  The food was okay, but the company was great! 

Will these be enough poppadoms? 

Here are some 360 panorama images.  Remember to click the images to look around and use +/- buttons to zoom in and out. 

Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, UK - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

 Piccadilly Gardens

Shambles Square, Manchester, UK - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Shambles Square 

 

Manchester Cathedral, UK - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Inside Manchester Cathederal 

 

Inside the Corn Exchange, Manchester UK - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Inside the Corn Exchange 

 

Exchange Square, Manchester, UK - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Exchange Square 

-David