Vibrant, exciting, cutting edge and above all open-minded, Gay Manchester is one destination that continues to fly under the radar – though something tells us it will not stay that way for long.
Outside the Gay Village, Manchester has also transformed itself into one of the hippest cities in Europe with a sterling reputation as a arts and culture hub, combining its industrial past with modern design in new and curious ways. It would be a backward step to de-gay Canal Street.”Įven with the excess of bridal parties, the Village is still a fabulously queer space and Canal Steet today is ready to give anyone a good time – gay, straight or unicorn.
As a society, the need for specific gay districts may decline but we are not there yet.
I am all in favour of it evolving but it has to be with the agreement of the LGBTI community. Gay activist Peter Tatchell summarised the situation best in the Manchester Evening News, saying “It would be very wrong if there were unilateral attempts to change its character.
