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A series of architect-led walking tours that read Manchester’s evolution first-hand… routes that trace change from Roman and medieval beginnings, through canals, mills and railways, to the city’s post-industrial reinvention and it’s new skyscrapers.Using archival photos and maps alongside today’s streets, we’ll reveal what changed, why it changed, and what those decisions mean for people and place.Expect clear, down-to-earth explanations with an architect’s eye for materials, design and the public realm… small groups, a modern pace… come and explore this city, here, then and now.Your GuideRic is a Manchester-born architect who’s worked in the city centre since his teens. He’s fascinated by how places evolve… how design, planning and everyday life leave their marks, blending architectural insight with social history, a little nostalgia and the human stories behind brick, stone and glass.He loves unearthing hidden facts and reading the city’s clues, and Manchester is the perfect scale for it: big enough to be global, small enough to feel connected. Its resilience, progressive streak and cultural diversity… from music to making… give endless material.Through these architect-led walking tours, Ric helps guests see the city afresh: why it looks the way it does today, what those choices mean for communities, and where it might go next.
