Date: 12/10/2013

A consortium behind plans to turn a disused Manchester railway station into a cultural venue has set out its vision for the future. The Mayfield Depot Partnership wants to use the space under Mayfield Depot for arts and music events and, if possible, Warehouse Project club nights. Mayfield Depot Partnership (MDP) director David Norris said an open day detailing its five-year plans had been 'on the whole well received'. He said it was early days but exciting. [From Richard Buckby]

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A consortium behind plans to turn a disused Manchester railway station into a cultural venue sets out its vision for the future.

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View over Manchester Piccadilly in 1989 with the old Mayfield terminus alongside.
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