Manchester Pride Collection Encounter: Flesh at The Haçienda

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As part of Manchester Pride Week, drop in to the John Rylands Library to explore one of Manchester's most iconic club nights through original material from The British Pop Archive. This hands-on session shines a spotlight on Flesh at The Haçienda, the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ club night that helped define Manchester's nightlife throughout the 1990s. Rediscover Flesh through a selection of rare flyers and photographs to learn how the night became a vital space for LGBTQ+ expression in Manchester and beyond. Whether you experienced the club first-hand or are simply curious to discover more about the city's queer heritage, join us for the opportunity to get up close with the archive. The British Pop Archive (BPA) is a national collection based at the John Rylands Library, dedicated to preserving and exploring British popular culture. With strong roots in Manchester’s creative history, the BPA shines a light on the people and movements that have shaped modern British life.