Whenever I go to the jobcentre, there seems to be a high likelihood it will be raining, and I will be soaked by the time I get there. I generally cut through shiny, new Spinningfields - although it seems to flood easily, and I often get wet feet in this area due to the poor drainage! - past the courts with hoodies grouped outside and onto Bridge Street, although sometimes I approach from Chapel Street as I like the views and getting to walk under railway arches. This is the view from Chapel Street looking towards the river, probably one of the most dramatic views in Manchester - it looks so modern, futuristic even!
The buildings gleam in the sunshine as much as the puddles in front of them. There are many other modernist buildings in Manchester but not really clustered as dramatically in one area as here.
The white 1960s buildings completely contrast with the dank, dark, dripping railway arches of Chapel Street, built in grimy redbrick, from which the photo was taken!
In this photo, you can see why the new Civil Justice centre is known as the 'filing cabinet!'.
I also like walking this way as there is a curious cluster of circles in one of the railway arches:
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Much more interesting than the fornightly traipse I used to have to do from Whalley Range to Moss Side Job Centre. The brewery was a highlight on a tedious trip. Love the arches - you can't beat a good railway arch.
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