2015

SJ8495 : Whitworth Park and gallery extension

taken 9 years ago, near to Rusholme, Manchester, England

Whitworth Park and gallery extension
Whitworth Park and gallery extension
The Whitworth Gallery reopened in spring 2015 after a major extension. The photo shows the glass-walled cafe. Outside it are mature ash trees in Whitworth Park. The gallery was founded in 1889, and became part of the University of Manchester in 1958.
University of Manchester :: SJ8496

The University of Manchester was formed in October 2004 by the merger of the Victoria University of Manchester (established 1851) and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (established 1824). It is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities. The University has approximately 39,000 students attending it.
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Geographical Context: Public buildings and spaces Park and Public Gardens City, Town centre Primary Subject: Gallery other tags: Art Gallery Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ8495, 146 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Hawgood   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 7 June, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 10 June, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8482 9594 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:27.5992N 2:13.8056W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 8488 9593
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