UK, 1989—refers to Manchester, in north-western England, as a centre of popular music and club subculture in Britain in the late 1980s and early 1990s—blend of ‘mad’ and ‘Manchester’

The Haçienda in Manchester left an iconic legacy. Closely associated with acts ranging from New Order and Cabaret Voltaire to Happy Mondays and the Stone Roses, the venue represented the center of what became the Madchester scene. These photos provide a candid look at the venue and the personalities that bubbled up with it.

#Made in #Manchester! <3 this label!

It was Britain's defining youth culture of the late 80s and early 90s, both in terms of sounds and styles, and its effects are still felt today

It was Britain's defining youth culture of the late 80s and early 90s, both in terms of sounds and styles, and its effects are still felt today

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