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Arts and crafts in Greater Manchester

(including Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) is in the North West of England. It has a population of around 2,680,000 and covers approximately 12,700 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire

County flag of Greater ManchesterTwo thousand years ago the area in which Manchester is located was within the territory of a Celtic tribe called the Brigantes. During the Roman period a fort called Mamucium or Mancunium was built, from which the city gets its name and today the forts remains are a scheduled monument. Previously part of Lancashire, Manchester grew as a major textile producer and during the Industrial revolution became the first industrialised city in the world, with for example the first railway station, and attracted workers from across Britain and Ireland who made the city their home. During the late twentieth century Manchester went though a period of industrial decline and many of the old factories, warehouses, as well as 1960s buildings have been replaced by office and living spaces and a modern tram network. Today Manchester is considered by many to be, after London, the second city of England and is famous for its contemporary culture in music and fashion, architecture, sporting success, universities and leading role in science and engineering. Performing arts venues in Greater Manchester include the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, the Plaza in Stockport, Oldham Coliseum Theatre, the Manchester Opera House and the Octagon Theatre in Bolton.

Among the famous people from Manchester is the artist L.S. Lowry (November 1st 1887 – February 23rd 1976), who drew and painted pictures of the local industrial landscape and its inhabitants, the so called matchstick men. A collection of his work can be seen in The Lowry, which houses a gallery and theatres in a complex in the Salford Quays, previously the site of the cities docks. The Manchester Art Gallery has displays of silver, glass, furniture, and paintings by artists from many parts of Britain and the continent. Visitors can see works by British artists including Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, L S Lowry, Wynford Dewhurst and the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, as well as French impressionists such as Pierre Valette, who painted local scenes and taught artists such as Lowry, influencing their work. Other attractions in Greater Manchester include Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Staircase House in Stockport, Manchester Museum, Ordsall Hall in Salford, Manchester Cathedral and Bramall Hall in Stockport.

Luscious Scents

Luscious Scents

Salford, Greater Manchester

LUSCIOUS SCENTS is a family run business comprising of mum dad and daughter we specialise ...

Calligraphy Jewellery

Calligraphy Jewellery

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Calligraphy Jewellery is an endeavor to bring the magic of Name ornaments in English, ...

Hildisvini

Hildisvini

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Holly Elizabeth has a fascinating insight into realms beyond our own and takes inspiration ...

CUSTOM CLOCKS

CUSTOM CLOCKS

Manchester, Greater Manchester

I will design a bespoke, customised clock incorporating a name, ideal for a childs room. ...

Ethereal Crystals By Ellie

Ethereal Crystals By Ellie

Denton, Greater Manchester

My names Eleanor, I live in Manchester, United Kingdom. Even from a small child I was ...

The flower gallery

The flower gallery

Oldham, Greater Manchester

We design handmade craft artificial flowers arranging from hat boxes, too flower shoes, ...

Cottage Cocktails

Cottage Cocktails

Royton, Greater Manchester

We launched our first 6 infusions that we felt brought a different dimension to shop ...

Gane Products

Gane Products

Bolton, Greater Manchester

My specialities are Victorian dresses and aprons, pinafore dresses, toys, clowns, dolls, ...

Jennifer Mellish

Jennifer Mellish

Eccles, Greater Manchester

I sell original work and create commissions of fine art and illustration. I specialise ...

PuddingBean Handmade Items

PuddingBean Handmade Items

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Hair and Home Accessories. I make a range of handmade items including hair accessories ...

Luciouslips Art

Luciouslips Art

Whitefield, Greater Manchester

I handmade quirky “Planters with Personality”. Totally unique and very wacky. Plant pots ...

Angel Shell Arts

Angel Shell Arts

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

I loom weave bracelets on a table top loom using glass beads on wire and also items that ...

CelineCrochetCrafts

CelineCrochetCrafts

Manchester, Greater Manchester

CelineCrochetCrafts create a variety of handmade crochet products that add charm and ...

Invoke

Invoke

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Invoke has mental health and wellbeing at its center, as a Reiki Master, who also happens ...

Bagflomosa

Bagflomosa

Manchester, Greater Manchester

I make one off pieces ranging from photography, paintings, keepsake boxes and 3d work. ...

Herbert and Dottie

Herbert and Dottie

Bury, Greater Manchester

We are Herbert and Dottie, a small business from Bury, Greater Manchester. We make personalised ...

Centimental Crafts

Centimental Crafts

Worsley, Greater Manchester

We have a beautiful collection just for you! With handmade gifts and home ware, aromatic ...

Pick Art

Pick Art

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Pick-Art is the work of Tony Pickering (Me), an Artist, Illustrator, designer and graphic ...

Emilia And Me

Emilia And Me

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Emilia and Me are a mother and daughter team who have been making beautiful homeware ...

Diablesse Rum

Diablesse Rum

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Diablesse Rum is is the first solely female owned, multi-award winning rum brand in the ...

Lagan Makin ART

Lagan Makin ART

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Im a 30 year old female self taught artist. I have been selling my work for just over ...

Casa22 Designs

Casa22 Designs

Bury, Greater Manchester

My business is primarily designing and making bespoke costume and gemstone jewellery. ...

Beverley Newton

Exhibitor

Wigan, Greater Manchester

I have my own website for photography, I have been working towards that for the last ...

Perfectly Pressed Petals by Louise

Perfectly Pressed Petals by Louise

Ashton in Makerfield Wigan, Greater Manchester

I use a range of flowers and leaves from my garden and the local area to create beautiful, ...

Hattoncrafts

Hattoncrafts

Blackley, Greater Manchester

I love creating Memory/Photo books and bags in varying shapes and sizes. I also make ...

John Betteridge

John Betteridge

Urmston, Greater Manchester

Hi, I am a part time blacksmith from Manchester, my full time occupation is an Ambulance ...

Christine Batty

Christine Batty

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Design and make various bags using recycled fabrics including jeans. Tote bags, small ...

Marsham Melts

Marsham Melts

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Marsham Melts is a Family run Business, based in Manchester. Our aim is to provide organic ...

Dollypegpug Crafts

Dollypegpug Crafts

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Inspired by my late pug Dolly I make handmade and bespoke bags and purses using vinyl ...

Bee Happy UK

Bee Happy UK

Oldham, Greater Manchester

I produce luxury hand poured, small batch, vegan and cruelty free soy wax candles and ...

Penny Black Unique

Penny Black Unique

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Personalised wooden gifts for every occasion. Fairy wands and head dresses. Vintage china ...

Candy Blossoms

Candy Blossoms

Manchester, Greater Manchester

I make exquisite handmade chocolate bouquets each to the customer requirements to ensure ...

Hannah Nissen Art

Hannah Nissen Art

Salford, Greater Manchester

I have a B.A in photography and am an Associate of the Royal photographic society. I ...

Woodworking by A

Woodworking by A

Worsley, Greater Manchester

I have turned my passion for wood turning into a new venture at craft shows, hopefully ...

Embellish Embroidered by Toni

Embellish Embroidered by Toni

Salford, Greater Manchester

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SDW

SDW

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester Indoor Craft Fair: 12 March 2022. Selling home made, artisan and unique ...


Laurence Stephen Lowry

(Born 1887 in Stretford in Greater Manchester), Painting

Laurence Stephen Lowry usually called L.S. Lowry, British artist, is known for his 'matchstick' paintings of urban landscapes and industrial scenes in his native Lancashire.

David Horatio Winder

(Born 1855 in Bolton in Greater Manchester), Painting

David Horatio Winder, British artist, was known for his landscapes of Britain.

Thomas Earnshaw

(Born 1749 in Ashton-under-Lyne in Greater Manchester), Clockmaking

An eminent watchmaker. Who was one of the pioneers of the chronometer, improving on the earlier work of John Harrison.