The Cornerhouse Cinema Manchester
Sometimes when the sun sets, Manchester looks quite cozy. But it’s 0˚C so it’s time to stop standing in the middle of of busy traffic waving an iPhone and get home where it’s warm. Stopping traffic to take pictures is my worst habit…
Naughty Bob, my neighbour’s dog
I’ve been babysitting for Bob, my neighbour’s rescue dog. He whines constantly, Continue reading
Quentin Crisp Mosaic by Mark Kennedy
Remembering the great man, who died in Chorlton, Manchester, thirteen years ago to the day. Crisp was fearless and independent, and lived life exactly as he wished, with wit as his only weapon against a stark and intolerant world. Feted by Warhol and played by John Hurt (and serenaded by Sting but we’ll gloss over that – Gina X’s No GDM trumps An Englishman in New York any day) Denis Charles Pratt, as he was christened, remains an inspiration to us all with his defiant, self-serving individualism. A man who refused to acknowledge gender or convention, he was the ultimate free spirit.
Quentin Crisp on Canal Street by Stewy
Mr. Crisp has been immortalised by Manchester artists Mark Kennedy and Stewy. The Naked Civil Servant has finally arrived in Manchester’s Gay Village – let’s hope he decides to stay.
Version of Stewy’s Quentin Crisp
It’s a helicopter on a wedding cake at Manchester’s Christmas markets
Jukebox, Ed’s diner in Euston
Stained glass panel from the Tardis
The Village pub
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