Just as I was packing up, after my evening visit to the Castlefield bridges, a bunch of edgy-looking arty types appeared, kitted out with interesting-looking equipment. It turns out, they were practising their fire-dancing routine, and they were happy to be photographed in action... [see more]
Castlefield is a regenerated district of central Manchester. Not only was it an industrial transport hub, being the terminus of the Bridgewater Canal, but it was once the site of a Roman castle (hence the name). Of course, like all former northern industrial sites, it was left to rot, before it was saved from rust and gravity... [see more]
Many thanks to all the lovely people who dropped by the Craftymoo stall at the Heatons Summer Festival today! It’s the first time I’ve set-up in a market, and I’ve learned a lot about presentation, salesmanship (thanks, Helen!), and what people like... [see more]