Medieval Manchester - Medieval Secrets Inside a Modern City

Описание: Manchester is famous for its industrial skyline, but beneath the glass towers lies a surprisingly intact medieval quarter. In this walk‑through I explore the city’s hidden past—from the resilient Old Wellington Inn and Sinclair’s Oyster Bar, both rescued from war‑time destruction, to the soaring nave of Manchester Cathedral, home to the original “Minstrel Angels” and a rare 11th‑century Angel Stone.

We’ll also step inside Chetham’s Library, the world’s oldest public library, where Karl Marx once studied beside Friedrich Engels and where the legendary Dr. John Dee left his mark.

Join me on a sunny bank‑holiday stroll as ancient timber frames stand shoulder‑to‑shoulder with modern high‑rises, reminding us that Manchester’s story is still being written.

Timestamps
0:02 – Manchester: a vibrant city with deep history
0:28 – From medieval market town to industrial powerhouse
0:42 – Discovering the medieval quarter
1:13 – “Hanging Ditch” and Manchester’s oldest pubs
1:57 – Manchester Cathedral: from Saxon origins to today
2:38 – Lady Margaret Beaufort and the Minstrel Angels
3:12 – The Angel Stone and other medieval treasures
3:42 – The modern stained glass and “Fire Window”
4:07 – Chetham’s Library – the oldest public library in the English-speaking world
4:56 – Chained books and the reading room of Marx and Engels
5:31 – Reflections on Manchester’s blend of old and new

‪@manchestercathedral2536‬ ‪@chethamslibrary304‬ ‪@ManCityCouncil‬

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Hi! We are Linda and Regan, a kiwi couple currently travelling in the UK and Europe. You’ll find daily photos at bsky.app/profile/lindaholman.bsky.social and a weekly blog at https://thewayfaringpath.com/ see you there!

Everything you see was filmed and edited by me. No AI, no filters, just real life and lived experiences.

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Music: "Lord of the Land" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Get to know Dr John Dee! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee