SJ8398 : Gandhi and a Red Clock Face

taken 3 months ago, near to Manchester, England

Gandhi and a Red Clock Face
Gandhi and a Red Clock Face
Manchester Cathedral's clock face is traditionally a standard dark colour, but it is sometimes illuminated in red to support charitable causes and awareness campaigns. The clock is famously lit in red on January 26th each year. This initiative supports the Societi Foundation to raise awareness for Kawasaki Disease, the leading cause of acquired heart disease in UK children.

Between January 14 and March 2, 2026, the cathedral is hosting LUMINISCENCE, a 360° light and sound experience. This event uses high-tech projection mapping that can bathe the entire architecture, including the tower, in various colours like red
Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Manchester

Mahatma Gandhi LinkExternal link is renowned across the globe as a symbol of peace, non-violence, resistance and resilience. This bronze statue was unveiled outside Manchester Cathedral on 25 November 2019 to mark the 150th anniversary of Gandhi's birth.

The impressive nine-foot tall bronze statue was designed by renowned Indian artist Ram V Sutar. It was given to the city of Manchester by the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD), a worldwide spiritual movement and has been installed at the bottom of Cathedral Yard, outside the cathedral.


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SJ8398, 3416 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 838 987 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:29.0913N 2:14.6997W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 838 987
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Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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