Hello everybody, here is a painting and short video story of The Hotspur Press Manchester by Andrew Alan Matthews. Hope you like it
Original Painting £490 or A3 Print £50 contact me andrewalanmatthews.co.uk
A bit of history and what’s happening with the site today
Plans to redevelop The Hotspur Press have been approved by Manchester City Council’s Planning Committee.
The transformation of the former mill and printing press will preserve much of the existing brick façade and celebrate the heritage of the building. The redevelopment includes 595 student bedrooms across a 37-storey tower and connected public realm improvements for the wider community.
As well as restoring the historic façade of this iconic building, the approved plans will:
· Create a new community-focused public square.
· Promote thriving independent businesses that will bring a special character and energy to the area within the ground floor of the building.
· Landscape the public realm, planting new trees, and with the ambition to enhance the adjacent River Medlock, enriching the wildlife and biodiversity of the area.
Over recent months, we have been engaging with the local community to help shape and develop our plans for the public realm. We’ve also been exploring ideas of ways to celebrate the cultural heritage of The Hotspur Press and the surrounding redeveloped mill buildings.
We are now actively looking for independent operators to occupy the building’s ground floor commercial space. We are targeting organisations that fit with our aspirations for The Hotspur Press and that will bring something different to the neighbourhood.
In addition, we are in contact with nearby building operators and other partners in the city to explore how our development can act as a catalyst to further improve pedestrian links and connections across this part of the city centre.
The Hotspur Press forms part of Manchester’s industrial heritage. Built on the bank of the Medlock in 1801, this former cotton mill had fallen into a state of disrepair. The building can now be repurposed for the modern era and regain its status as a celebrated local landmark.
Engaging with the community
Since we submitted the planning application in December, we have been working with the City Council and local residents to further improve our plans.
These constructive and positive conversations have helped us to better understand how we can make the best possible contribution to the local neighbourhood and ensure the construction process is carefully managed to minimise local disruption.
These discussions have been immensely helpful, and we are excited to be working together to deliver the regeneration of The Hotspur Press.
The plans include a commitment to set up a Community Liaison Group to provide information to residents about the construction works and then the operation of the building. This will help us to quickly respond to any questions and concerns.
About Manner
Manner's roots are firmly established in the development of regenerative city centre projects. Working with local communities and stakeholders, we’re driven by a vision to transform outmoded buildings into exceptional places that will carve the trajectory of the urban landscape for generations to come.
We understand the importance of heritage assets such as The Hotspur Press and our track record speaks to an unwavering dedication to deliver buildings of the highest architectural integrity, which respect the historical significance of their local areas, yet embrace modern city living.
Acting as both Developer and Operator, we take a long-term approach, meaning we value the importance of building strong relationships with local residents, ensuring we create places which are deeply rooted to their neighbourhoods and that enable diverse communities to flourish. In doing so, we recognise the positive Regenerative Value Creation this can deliver for our people, places and planet.
Credit -
https://www.hotspurpressmanchester.co.uk/
Video Story by Andrew Alan Matthews
The Hotspur Press Manchester
On the bank of the Medlock in 1801
Engine room of the city
Little Ireland part of town
People frown and get down
In an old cotton town
Lives were lost
Back in the day
Fire was licking and flickin
In cottonopolis town
Cotton mill replaced
As Percy Brothers
took on the scene
Cotton and Printworker ghosts
In fumes of lead and ink
Fill the place
an Iconic
Mancunian place
Those workers toiled away
day in day out
They Had fun and laughter too
Social clubs,
snooker, darts and cribbage
have a rummage through this place
then an Artists place
in yer face
Them times are gone
And as you look on this scene
On a bus into the city
Where graffiti and
Weeds cover the place
Proper Manchester of old
Where it was cold
But its pure gold
So don’t knock it down
Renovate it
Make it
the entrance to the city
where Mancunians
welcome you in
So yeah
The Hotspur Press Manchester
On the bank of the Medlock in 1801
Engine room of the city
Little Ireland part of town
People frown and get down
In an old cotton town
https://youtu.be/bBWAc8A6ppQ
Comments from the general public
The old dunlops building on the other side - there used to be a carpet shop in the cellar - same cellar was the stables that housed the army horses used in the peterloo massacre . by Keith
We saw Andrews Art ina lovely new gallery walkway in Saleand were immediately taken with his evocative style. When we saw his picture of Hotspur House we new we had to buy it as we have a family connection to the buiding. Andy then hand delivered it the next day (we happened to live near Him)and we had a lovely chat about the building and his art. its a real pleasure to support a local artist who is clearly passionate about their work and that comes through in his pieces. By Tim