Revealing Manchester's mysterious side
“Manchester is Gothic physically - in its Gothic buildings such as the Town Hall and Chetham’s and John Ryland’s libraries - but also in a deeper, philosophical, undercurrent. Manchester was the famously dark and smoky ‘shock city’ of the industrial age, and it persists in having a Gothic philosophical identity as a place that is brooding, wild and moody” – Jonathan Schofield (Manchester Confidential)
Welcome to Haunt Manchester! This site aims to delve into the dark histories and spooky secrets of the area whilst also exploring all things alternative, Gothic and goth from across Greater Manchester. From Gothic buildings, to ghostly walking tours and Halloween fun, this is your one-stop shop for everything atmospheric, weird and wonderful in the region.
Brought to you by researchers from The Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies, The Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage and the Encountering Corpses project (all at Manchester Metropolitan University) in partnership with cultural organisations and businesses from across the city, Haunt is a unique place set to curate the very best events, journalism and research stories on dark, unusual and eerie topics into one easily accessible location.
Expect plenty of ghosts, graveyards, gritty local history, tattoos, taxidermy, atmospheric eateries, curious shopping, dressing up, hanging out and much more. There really is something for everyone, whether you are a curious visitor or just want to see a whole new side to this city. Don’t just visit Manchester, Haunt it!
“The establishment of Haunt is an extremely important moment in the recognition of Manchester’s Gothic past, present and future. Not only does it consolidate, and provide a public platform for, the Gothic activities that have long been a part of the city’s heritage, it also serves as a useful tool through which the world-leading research of staff in the Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies might be brought to audiences and stakeholders beyond the academy.”
Dale Townshend, Professor of Gothic Literature
To get in touch with Haunt Manchester email haunt@mmu.ac.uk.
Find out more
• Meet the Haunt Manchester Team
• Encountering Corpses
• Making Manchester Gothic: The Manchester Centre for Gothic Studies
• The Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage
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