Manchester - On the shoulder of giants
Following the footsteps of Morrissey in Manchester and Ian Curtis in Macclesfield.
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Where it all began
Sex Pistols held two infamous gigs at the upper floor in 1976, which inspired a lot of upcoming artists in the audience such as Morrissey, Ian Curtis and Tony Wilson.
Free Trade Hall
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Intersection
Deansgate
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Modesty
Short Street
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Great place for a cup of black
The Koffee Pot
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Photographers of the world unite
This street corner was immortalized in 1986 with a photo from The Smiths album The Queen Is Dead.
Salsford Lads Club
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Beneath the arches
Town Hall
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The narrows
Short Street Alley
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Love will tear us apart
Grave of Ian Curtis, Macclesfield cemetery
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Ashes to ashes
Macclesfield cemetery
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End of the line
The house where Ian Curtis ended his life on May 18, 1980.
Reine at 77 Barton Street, Macclesfield