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chasedwar · February 4th, 2012, 03:19 PM

Announced yesterday, hodders proposal for new German hotel.
Demolition of the Victorian hotel international and former venue of the iconic twisted wheel.

Link to article
http://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news...iccadilly.html

kids · February 4th, 2012, 03:29 PM

this excites me

Cherguevara · February 4th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Really, why?

Also no more Legends, which means Manchester's alternative and fetishy gays are going to have to find new premises.

kids · February 4th, 2012, 03:53 PM

There aren't many places in Manchester where there are massive buildings wall to wall filling an enitre block. That is some sexy density right there. And I'm actually starting to grow fond of the whorish infestation of the budget hotel on addled corners of the city. Blade runner sexiness all round.

marni1971 · February 4th, 2012, 04:36 PM

Another hammerblow for Manchesters nightlife.

Slow Burn · February 4th, 2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by marni1971

Another hammerblow for Manchesters nightlife.

Ha get real!!!

I like this. This area is a total shit hole and any development here is good development. None of these places are worth saving at the expense of much needed progress here

Seasonedbest · February 4th, 2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kids

this excites me

This. Shame that Monroes isn’t being flattened also.

marni1971 · February 4th, 2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Burn

Ha get real!!!

I like this. This area is a total shit hole and any development here is good development. None of these places are worth saving at the expense of much needed progress here

Each to their own.

Slow Burn · February 4th, 2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seasonedbest

This. Shame that Monroes isn’t being flattened also.

God only knows what the future holds for the London Road Fire Station but I would anticipate a rather tall slender building on the Monroes plot within the next few years

chasedwar · February 4th, 2012, 06:27 PM

I think its a shame to demolish these old Victorian buildings. All the vacant plots and surface car parks around the city and they choose to knock down this little charmer. why not keep the front part and build the tower behind?
The mix of buildings is quite quirky and makes Manchester what it is. Why close business' down and remove them. Most of the retail spaces in Piccadilly place are already empty.

I suspect a lot of people will not be happy about developing the site of the former twisted wheel northern soul venue. I can image Pete waterman leading the crusade to save it. He is a massive fan of Northern Soul.

If this is another budget hotel, with cheap materials and an eye sore. I noticed hodders have not released material details or even colour. the final design will probably cost engineer half of the windows and use a nice green plastic cladding.

I will imagine that MCC will fast track this through planning and building regs, just to annoy Britannia and the fire station.

RIP twisted wheel, the Hacienda awaits you in Building limbo.

Seasonedbest · February 4th, 2012, 06:38 PM

dupe

dhulkamaniac · February 4th, 2012, 07:31 PM

FUCK no more legends

love that place..... mate runs 2 nights there

dhulkamaniac · February 4th, 2012, 07:37 PM

Right just spoke to a friend or 2..
i hear its open until new years eve 2012 then getting demolished

heatonparkincakes · February 4th, 2012, 11:38 PM

I thought. I have never heard of this venue.

Googled it and straight away realised why and saw one of my colleagues on the Homoelectric night.

Am I sure there is and will be home in the city for yer legends and the developments keenly tops out and off the surrounding buildings to its north.

The Sloth · February 5th, 2012, 12:05 PM

This is fantastic news! I'm glad the ugly Victorian Facade won't be saved!

Who needs historic buildings? What's our history/heritage anyway? It makes all foreigners feel unwelcome as it's all about them now...

I'm sure a German city wouldn't mind an Engerlish firm bulldozing their history for a cheap-ass hotel.

Bring it on! New Milton Keynes is nearly realised!

Seasonedbest · February 5th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Alright crankypants. Manchester is lucky to have such an array of old buildings, so much so that a couple of crappy pubs that are enjoyed by 0.1 % of the population won’t exactly be missed. Well I say that, I won’t miss it. Not exactly lookers are they.

highriser · February 5th, 2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dhulkamaniac

FUCK no more legends

love that place..... mate runs 2 nights there

lol , would that be Rod ?

uklad1979 · February 5th, 2012, 05:20 PM

These buildings are old but ugly. Just because something is old doesn't always mean it should be saved. They don't fit with the rest of that block in scale and don't look great next to the firestation. This hotel will do well as this area lacks quality budget hotels.

man med · February 5th, 2012, 07:27 PM

Seasonedbest · February 5th, 2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherguevara

Also no more Legends, which means Manchester's alternative and fetishy gays are going to have to find new premises.

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February 4th, 2012, 03:29 PM	#2
kids Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,730 Likes (Received): 65	this excites me

February 4th, 2012, 03:32 PM	#3
Cherguevara Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,711 Likes (Received): 74	Really, why? Also no more Legends, which means Manchester's alternative and fetishy gays are going to have to find new premises.

February 4th, 2012, 03:53 PM	#4
kids Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 9,730 Likes (Received): 65	There aren't many places in Manchester where there are massive buildings wall to wall filling an enitre block. That is some sexy density right there. And I'm actually starting to grow fond of the whorish infestation of the budget hotel on addled corners of the city. Blade runner sexiness all round.

February 4th, 2012, 04:36 PM	#5
marni1971 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 485 Likes (Received): 98	Another hammerblow for Manchesters nightlife.

February 4th, 2012, 06:27 PM	#10
chasedwar the man who builds cities Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Down in Albion Posts: 471 Likes (Received): 1	I think its a shame to demolish these old Victorian buildings. All the vacant plots and surface car parks around the city and they choose to knock down this little charmer. why not keep the front part and build the tower behind? The mix of buildings is quite quirky and makes Manchester what it is. Why close business' down and remove them. Most of the retail spaces in Piccadilly place are already empty. I suspect a lot of people will not be happy about developing the site of the former twisted wheel northern soul venue. I can image Pete waterman leading the crusade to save it. He is a massive fan of Northern Soul. If this is another budget hotel, with cheap materials and an eye sore. I noticed hodders have not released material details or even colour. the final design will probably cost engineer half of the windows and use a nice green plastic cladding. I will imagine that MCC will fast track this through planning and building regs, just to annoy Britannia and the fire station. RIP twisted wheel, the Hacienda awaits you in Building limbo.

February 4th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#11
Seasonedbest BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,371 Likes (Received): 5	dupe

February 4th, 2012, 07:31 PM	#12
dhulkamaniac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 59 Likes (Received): 0	FUCK no more legends love that place..... mate runs 2 nights there

February 4th, 2012, 07:37 PM	#13
dhulkamaniac Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 59 Likes (Received): 0	Right just spoke to a friend or 2.. i hear its open until new years eve 2012 then getting demolished

February 5th, 2012, 12:05 PM	#15
The Sloth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 60 Likes (Received): 2	This is fantastic news! I'm glad the ugly Victorian Facade won't be saved! Who needs historic buildings? What's our history/heritage anyway? It makes all foreigners feel unwelcome as it's all about them now... I'm sure a German city wouldn't mind an Engerlish firm bulldozing their history for a cheap-ass hotel. Bring it on! New Milton Keynes is nearly realised!

February 5th, 2012, 04:08 PM	#16
Seasonedbest BANNED Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,371 Likes (Received): 5	Alright crankypants. Manchester is lucky to have such an array of old buildings, so much so that a couple of crappy pubs that are enjoyed by 0.1 % of the population won’t exactly be missed. Well I say that, I won’t miss it. Not exactly lookers are they.