Walk: Liverpool Palaces of Commerce: A Walk Round Liverpool’s Commercial District, Led by Peter de Figueiredo
Peter will draw attention to some of the key city centre commercial buildings, their original uses, architects and significance,
The Victorian Society presents the Lunch Hour: New Developments in Ancoat
Join us on a walking tour, led by Jenna Johnston from Buttress. to look at new developments in Ancoats including the Dispensary, Cotton Square, Eliza Yard, Ancoats Green, and Rodney Street.
‘The Victorian Society presents the Lunch Hour’: Shrewsbury flaxmill – a conservation talk by Simon Smith
The Victorian Society presents the Lunch Hour: tour of new work at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
Talk: Biennial Waterhouse Lecture -William Butterfield, The Master Builder, by Nicholas Olsberg
This year our lecturer is Nicholas Olsberg whose recent book on the architect William Butterfield has added greatly to our knowledge and understanding of this doyen of Victorian Gothic and prolific church architect.
Talk: Alfred Waterhouse – High Victorian Architect
As work on renovating Manchester Town Hall draws to a close, it is a fitting moment to revisit his career and be reminded of his finest achievements in a talk given by Alexandra Fairclough, a specialist in architectural heritage..
Visit: Manchester Group 60th Anniversary Celebration
A celebratory day to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Manchester Group of the Victorian Society, including the following: talks from a number of the specialists involved in the Rochdale Town Hall restoration project; guided tours of the building, the Square and Broadfield Slopes; a two course lunch; an opportunity to meet friends old and new.
Talk: Thomas Harrison and the Greek Revival in the North West
A talk by Dr Debbie Challis, Creative Producer of the Portico Library Manchester on Thomas Harrrison (1744-1829) the influential architect and bridge engineer known for his contribution to the Greek Revival in the Northwest, including designing the Portico Library.
Exploring Oldham’s heritage as the “cotton-spinning capital” of the world.
This magnificent Victorian town park was built by the people of Oldham during the cotton famine, sparked by the American Civil war. Now registered Grade II* it opened in 1865 and we will see its restored features, listed monuments and structures and well-maintained planting.
Manchester’s theatre district – a walk with David Astbury
Back by popular demand! David Astbury (former Vic Soc Manchester Chair) will lead a repeat walk on the Theatres of Oxford Street and Peter Street, a walk of about two hours passing through what was once the heart of Manchester’s historic theatre district.