Photo: Andrew Brooks, commissioned by URBIS. www.andrewbrooksphotography.com
A BIG thank you to everyone who took part in Manchester's Hidden Treasure Trail - a fun day was had by all even in spite of the typical northern drizzle. Together we raised £1,602 for MAG's lifesaving operations.
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Imagine having to watch every step you take for fear of stepping on a mine. Not being able to mow your lawn or walk the dog because the land is contaminated, or allow children to play in case they find an unexploded bomb. This is the challenge faced by millions of people living in post conflict areas across the world. Knowing your surroundings intimately is crucial to survival and one step away from the path could hold a fatal finish.
The are no landmines in Manchester. But there is a different kind of unknown. Secrets that don't reveal themselves unless you look hard and in the right places.
Manchester's Hidden Treasure Trail will lead you on a journey of exploration and discovery around our glorious city. It will reveal things you've never seen before, tell you things you didn't know, and leave you feeling closer to the history of the city. We will disorientate your common sense and lead you to find the city your eyes have previously been closed to.
You will have five hours to complete the challenge. You will be given a passport of clues to take you round and all you will need is perception, a sense of direction and unwrapped eyes.
Beginning at the Roman Fort in Castlefield at midday, we'll assemble for further instruction. You can take on the challenge alone or in teams. Part of the trail will take you into one of Manchester's secret tunnels for a guided tour. The trail will end at The Museum of Science & Industry for a Q & A session with photographer Andrew Brooks on the subject of his Urbis commissioned exhibition Reality Hack: Hidden Manchester. Andrew will also be revealing the comrade with the most points from the hunt...
Join us in a celebration of all that is Manchester, we're proud to have our home here and we hope you are too.
A big thank you to the Museum of Science and Industry for supporting this event.
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