So much is changing in Manchester at the moment. New businesses, particularly bars and restaurants, seem to be popping up all the time. And don't get us started on that skyline.
But amid the rapid development, some things have stood the test of time, Covid pandemic and all. So here we celebrate some of the city's oldest businesses that have stuck around no matter what.
Some of these businesses have survived economic recessions, two world wars and even the 1996 IRA bombing to become real Manchester institutions. A fine effort indeed.
Some of these businesses have survived economic recessions, two world wars and even the 1996 IRA bombing to become real Manchester institutions. A fine effort indeed.
5. Forsyth, 1857
Music shop Forsyths has been run by the same family in the same premises since it was founded in 1857. Credit: Google Maps
6. Hancock’s, 1860
Hancock’s jewellers has been situated on King Street for most of its history, starting out briefly in Piccadilly. It was founded by Josiah Hancock, who was a clock winder to gentry before opening the shop in 1860. Credit: Google Maps
7. Mr Thomas’ Chop House, 1867
Mr Thomas’ Chop House was founded by Thomas and Sarah Studd in 1867. Thomas’ brother Samuel founded the other historic chop house in Manchester, Sam’s Chop House. Credit: Google Maps
8. Sam’s Chop House, 1872
One of the two historic chop houses in Manchester. It is now owned by the same family that owns Mr Thomas’ Chop House – although not the original Studd family that founded them. Credit: Google Maps