For many years New Cross 'was on the edge of the city in every meaning of the word'... but now that's all changing
Bridget Doherty is remembering the days when sweat shops and packing firms lined Oldham Road. "It was all factories," she says. "You could get sacked from one job and walk right next door and get another straight away.Now the inner-city district of Manchester traditionally known as New Cross has changed dramatically. Most of the pubs are long gone and the factories have been replaced by hotels and tower blocks.
"There was a lot of dissent here. It was on the edge of the city in every meaning of the word and stayed that way for a long time." But does the charge of redevelopment risk stifling the independent creativity that once flourished here? It's a question Gavin Sharp, CEO of Band on the Wall, ponders over a coffee in the legendary Swan Street music venue.
"There were a few independent businesses, pubs, and that was it. Most of the traffic the businesses picked up was people coming here to catch a bus." "We moved here in 1968 when I was three, but it still felt like the 1940s. Now it feels modern, it's exciting.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Chelsea consider new £2bn stadium - but may have to spend four years away from homeChelsea could spend four years away from Stamford Bridge as plans to build a new stadium emerge. According to the Daily Mail, the Blues are considering building a new stadium that could cost £2bill…
Read more »
Coleen Rooney’s tears over new cheating scandalWAG of WAGs Coleen Rooney is facing another cheating scandal as she amid claims footballer Kyle Walker cheated on her pal Annie Walker.
Read more »
New Hampshire Senate Passes GOP-Backed Parents' Rights BillA “parents’ bill of rights” that critics say is designed to target transgender youth passed New Hampshire’s Republican-led Senate on Thursday. Much of the debate among lawmakers focused on provisions to require school officials, when asked by parents, to disclose that a child is using a different name or being referred to as being a different gender. Supporters said the…
Read more »
Liam Payne leaves fans stunned with new look as he supports former bandmateThe former One Direction star was joined by his girlfriend influencer Kate Cassidy as he supported his former bandmate.
Read more »
Plau Bar and Bistro release new pie menuPlau Bar and Bistro say the pie meals will be affordable Pic: Nick Elsby Plau Bar and Bistro has announced the launch of a new pie menu in the bar area of
Read more »