Manchester Day & Night

[@1969peace]

Compared to some other more 'controversial' vloggers around Manchester, you bring your own harmony to the video. Nothing like the 'vibes' they have. There are unsavoury people in those gardens ( gardens that have long disappeared I might add) .But you made Manchester look palatable for once thankfully. Mind you, Piccadilly gardens/Market Street is a lot of a nightmare, somewhere I just don't visit anymore for multiple reasons. There are bits of Manchester, here and there I occasionally visit, but not often. But nice to see it from your perspective. :)

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@1969peace Thanks 🙏

[@jeffallen4582]

Love the exchange square part of Manchester, so many iconic buildings. The old Corn Exchange, Victoria Station, Cheethams College, Shambles’s Square, Urbis, Royal Exchange etc etc 🎉

[@jeanwalker3752]

Hi Stephen, another good video. Thanks for showing us around Manchester, I've never been so it was lovely to look around with you. Keep safe and see you next time.xxxx

[@SleepingLionUK]

6:48 love the turned up to 11 reference😂😂 24:41 Santa and his wife having a day off in disguise before his hardest month of the year!!

[@juliepownall1063]

Hi stephen yes the Christmas markets should be back in Albert square next year when the town hall reopens and yes piccadilly gardens is rather lively lol prefered it back in the 70s 80s and 90s

[@shellydee9377]

My home town Stephen, welcome. That Piccadilly Tavern gets bloody manic on football days! No rides at our Christmas markets, it gets far too busy for children. X

[@alexplane5359]

I remember picadilly gardens in 1992 ish when James played live on top of picadilly radio building. It was awesome. Back when it was madchester. Peaceful old days 👌

[@DLC-sy7pp]

@@alexplane5359 James were a great band i never got to see live.

[@jaymakin8434]

Enjoyed ..

[@ScottMcculloch-ei3og]

I haven't been to Manchester since the nineties it was an amazing city back then. I had relatives that lived in Eccles but they are all pushing up daisies now.

[@earlthebossdude3161]

Always good videos but always a pleasant change cheers Stephen

[@Carlito-962]

I’m in Levenshulme, next to burnage! It’s good to see you in our area Steve! Keep up the good videos 👌

[@doomybear7389]

I think Wellington was looking down thinking if it wasn't for me a lot these people would have wet feet in bad weather🤭

[@Christine-xq9ep]

Afflecks Palace is a type of Indie/alternative market on a few floors, I used to love it years ago. Those men objecting to cameras are obviously shady characters! xx

[@moonagedaydream4489]

No "beacon of hope" in Manchester Stevie? 😂 😂 I'd really like to go to Manchester sometime, it looks fantastic, so many lovely buildings with loads of character. Absolutely loved your video xx

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@moonagedaydream4489 Thanks Moonage xx

[@DavE-bh8lz]

Great to see you in my city Stephen.

[@MaryMartin-k9h]

Hi Stephen good video I like seeing other cities but Blackpool is my favourite thank you I enjoyed it ❤

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Stephen great vlog, nice to see other walk rounds in other areas, to find out whats going on, Manchester very busy, the market was big lots of nice food places. Thanks for sharing this one, I enjoyed it very much, hope your evening went well too. Take care bye till next time 😊x

[@sarahmorris7978]

‘Bloody cheek,you can sod off’ Love it !! 😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant vlog Stephen !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

😁

[@davidhodgson4695]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool You don't know state of some people's mental health. I dont want make excuses for him but maybe he has paranoia

[@J.A.Madventures]

@@davidhodgson4695it’s not an excuse, it’s usually the ‘reason ‘ folk act unpredictably 🌈✝️🕊️

[@DLC-sy7pp]

@@davidhodgson4695 If he's not stable in public he should maybe stay at home, along with other antisocial folks.

[@Thetraveller752]

Manchester is cool i love the food stalls at the weeknd and the christmas market is good too x

[@adelemcclymont6790]

Thank you for sharing Stephen nice to see Manchester again take care x

[@janobyrne2424]

Wish I'd known you were in Manchester Stephen I'd of popped into town to say hello. Christmas Market seems to be aimed at adults Blackpool's the best, remember Picadilly Gardens of old and no trams either. Afflexs used to be called Afflexs palace good for all kinds of everything, lot of second hand stuff. Sorry you couldn't pay the Unicorn a visit but you were being sensible. Smiled when you mentioned the CIS building one of my sisters started her first job there. Anyone with any sense doesn't drive through central Manchester now. Thanks for the video I enjoyed it.😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Jan 🙏

[@stevensmith7460]

Evening Stephen, used go in the unicorn years ago, used to get a great pint of Toby light in there. Used to love Manchester town centre, can't stand it now. Yep, remember Piccadilly when it was really well kept gardens. To put it mildly, the town centre is a dump. Great video anyway mate, cheers.

[@scox2024]

Thank you for all your time an effort. ❤from London, the dump ❤️

[@kerryhowarth9]

Great video Stephen, really enjoyed watching 👏

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Kerry 👍

[@kerryhowarth9]

@@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool You’re welcome 😊

[@GMMilambar]

My hometown! That first vapeshop used to be a pawnbrokers, and is where I bought my first ever DSLR from, a Canon T2i, which I no longer have. I gave it to a friend when I got started with Nikon DSLR's. That little alley down the side of Afflecks Palace (no connection to Ben Affleck), leads to a short but steep flight of steps, which lead down into NQ64, a massive underground bar and arcade full of vintage video game machines. You should check it out next time you have the chance. That Primark used to be the biggest Primark in the UK, and before it was Primark, it was the second biggest old JS Lewis's in the UK up until they went bankrupt. The ferris wheel used to be in Echange Square, I don't know if it still is, I've not been into the town center for a few years.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Nice one. The first 35mm SLR I bought, was a Zenit-E.

[@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer]

Nq64 is mint, recommend booking out the venue though. My grandparents loved lewis's department store, i used to hear stories of how grand the interior of the building was back then. The old Debenham store across the street also had similar characteristics. On its 4th floor closed to the public there is a an oak stairwell leading up to a section of ornately oak paneled rooms on of which being a large office type room.

[@GMMilambar]

@@HolyFreakinDragonSlayer The top floor of Lewis's, also closed to the public, apparently housed a grand ball room, with an oak wood floor with springs under it to dampen vibrations. I also believe that the sub-basement contained a "lazy river" style channel, which was used as a small boat ride to a santas grotto at Christmas, in its very early years.

[@audiocoffee]

not been to Chinatown since just before lockdown. Seriously love the Chinese supermarkets - although, my hips don't!!! (steps up to one, and steps down to the big one you were stood outside) Not that interested in the Christmas markets and the unsavoury types that hang around Piccadilly Gardens... just want to introduce my neighbour to my favourite shopping area and find the one thing that's eluded me for too long - half a mock chicken for Christmas dinner.

[@AngelaK-55]

Your taking a risk in Madchester Stephen I thought that bang was a gunshot😅 nothing would surprise me there. That carpark when demolished is to be flats I believe. Thanks for the video Stephen another brilliant one. Ps those guys on about cameras 😅if they're not up to ought it shouldn't matter 😅🎉🎉🎉

[@junelaw4162]

Evenin vape shops !!! 😂 plenty of T R E E S 😊 pretty big market though OMG the beer monsters 😂😂 looks plenty of them plenty of people about as well!! well said you tell him to sod off 😂😂 you bringing us a brilliant video swearin or not we all do it 😂😂 till the next one 😊

[@juliewright-v3v]

thanks Stephen for another great video

[@50SingingBadgers]

Congratulations on surviving Manchester; many have tried, few have succeeded. 🙂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thank you! 😊

[@mrnobody1067]

Hahahahhaa very true 😁😁👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mikebryan7060]

Hi Stephen. No grass in Picadilly Gsrdens these days. The grass went years ago. Just the beer monsters now. The A Plus Chinese restaurant is our favourite spot in Chiba Town. Good vlog .

[@intelligenceofacertainkind]

@@mikebryan7060 smack monsters more like.

[@Simon67723]

Well done Stephen you are entitled to film what you like. 👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@Simon67723 Thanks Simon 🙏

[@DLC-sy7pp]

@@Simon67723 If it wasn't for certain other vloggers then people wouldn't be on the defensive so much. Some are just antagonists with cameras that create a scene for content. Sadly they've made it hard for those decent ones like Stephen.

[@georgesmellie8717]

Thanks Stephen for another brilliant vlog it's many years since i was in Manchester and i don't think that it has changed much take care

[@DLC-sy7pp]

@@georgesmellie8717 It's changed massively. Both the skyline and the crowd. It's not a friendly place like it used to be, for the majority of areas anyway.

[@nigelwilletts389]

Love Manchester my family from there find is so friendly

[@janetdiggle5982]

Hi Stephen thanks for the lovely video of Manchester 🌴

[@ATMedia93]

Great video mate, not been to Manchester this year so was good to see, especially the Christmas Market, all the space in Piccadilly gardens and they have no rides 😮

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@ATMedia93 Ta pal

[@chrisjohnsonadventures]

What a fab city great video Stephen

[@terriacton1226]

All the old buildings good to see

[@GreatOvation]

Great video At least Blackpool has rides at their Christmas market😊

[@stevensmith7460]

Yep and no armed police. Just a nice Xmas atmosphere.

[@DLC-sy7pp]

Oow i bet that was tough not nipping in the Unicorn for a swift jug of Bass Stephen! You weren't too far from me, but I never venture into Manchester Centre anymore, it's too manic! Might see you in Blackpool again when I get back. 👍

[@DavidDunning-m3v]

Great video love Manchester that's were I am from but live I st Anne's now thx for sharing 😂😂

[@stephenwood9104]

Good video Stephen as always but give me Blackpool any day of the week over Manchester 😂👍

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Absolutely

[@yvonneallen7227]

Stephen used to love Manchester in the old days , hate it now . Too many people just milling about !

[@paulcgburrows7267]

I liked that m8 impressive place to visit Stephen a you tubers delight so so much content to cover Stephen 😅😅😅

[@Lee-o8f]

Burnage oasis. Bellevue the bobs awesome coaster Therme at trafford open in a few years

[@johnbarton732]

Ah my neck of the woods 😁😁😁

[@jasongray4517]

Piccadilly Gardens. All human life is there. It makes South Shore seem positively upper class - and drug free!!

[@daviddavies4453]

You missed billy Moore again Stephen. He was in Manchester. Say hello to turbo. 😊

[@luken9263]

I remember the old gardens. Much nicer than what replaced it. Alway be prepared to have some random interaction whenever you go. Most people are friendly though.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

He didn’t look local.

[@juliepownall1063]

You Want to go in afflecks lots of quirky stuff etc 😊

[@sallychandler7859]

Phew I was a bit nervous watching. Makes Blackpool look like Disney land 😂 Different type of beer monster in Manchester 😮 Thoroughly enjoyed it though. Thought you'd gone a bit Charlie Veitch in the Piccadily garden market, kicking off 😂😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I tend to run away from trouble lol, not to it!

[@johnbarton732]

Midland hotel is where mr Rolls met mr Royce and that’s why the car is there

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Wowsers. I didn’t see that bit.

[@johnbarton732]

No ferris wheel in M/c anymore nearest one is Trafford centre

[@shnicky4ever]

He did rile you up didn't he? Not that I blame you for being annoyed. But the spirit of Manchester and its crazy ways definitely got to you with the swearing haha! Yes I watch quite a few of those vloggers videos and know the usual suspects/characters you're on about. I guess that could be what he was on about with the 'too many cameras' comment, but you bring your own unique take and that's why I watch your videos, so thanks Stephen!

[@jayneshaw5247]

Great video ❤👍

[@campbellw1963]

Sod off is nothing compared to what Charlie Vietch puts up with around Manchester and the places you were :o

[@danielfairclough9885]

Welcome in Manchester me live Manchester my local

[@alisongottfreund9656]

Hi Stephen just watched ur vlog in Manchester and that is Wht we have to put up with when in Manchester and u mentioned altrincham on the tram as that were I live and yes that wht people say when I say were I am from as that were most football players live and some cricket players parents live too as I live not far from them

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@alisongottfreund9656 Thanks Alison. I should visit Altrincham sometime.

[@J.A.Madventures]

Is that the original Affleck’s Palace? If so it was pretty famous back in the day x x x 🌈✝️🕊️ I go to an organic shop called The Unicorn in Chorlton now and again x x x …I think Chorlton ..I get mixed up 🤪 Bez shops there , from Hapoy Mondays, I’ve met him twice there 😃 Nice to see you nearer to my home town of Rochdale x x x

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

5:39 I recognise this spot from one of Charlie’s videos… I can say it wasn’t a good interaction with an angry chav…..😂

[@stevenewton7327]

The Trafford Centre got loads of rides for kids and adults.

[@Peter-i1f]

I’ve always said Stephen the best cities and towns, have a good tram system. It’s good of you to video different places, it makes me want to visit them, hope you enjoyed your presentation in Manchester.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Peter 👍

[@ireneroylance9472]

Only round corner from Burnage, you shudda knocked on for a cuppa Stephen 😂

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I did visit Burnage!

[@ireneroylance9472]

@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool nowt to write home about is it....😊

[@MichelleMartin-ld6zg]

Evening Stephen 😊😅😂

[@Sir_Hesket_Newmarket]

The multi-storey car park was like a beacon of hope.

[@nigelwilletts389]

The weatherspoon the only one that the toilet are not up or down stairs 😅😅

[@ekimbrough1413]

Manchester looks bigger than I thought it would be and very lively! It's core is densely packed with narrow streets: and reminds me of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (except without the low mountains in and around it)! From what I've seen...it doesn't look like BREXIT has effected the people' spirit, mindset, and finances! 🙂Is it that "stiff upper lip" i'm looking at?

[@stephendonkin5497]

Billy Moore and Charlie vetch do good Manchester vlogs

[@J.A.Madventures]

I think all the vloggers should have a meet up 🌈✝️🕊️ I was hoping they’d meet up on this 🫤

[@ashleycunliffe6158]

Im there often ,don't live far..it's always busy in manc especially weekends ..

[@YvonneMason-eb7lh]

Why do they call them 'Christmas Markets' when, apart from about two stalls, they are all food stalls! Nothing very Christmassy about that!! Re the loud-mouth, well done Stephen ... and you swear if you want to darlin😊 Love Manchester. We stop at a friend's in Altrincham. He used to be a hotelier in Llandudno. Anyway, love the vid Stephen, thank you.❤

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Thanks Yvonne

[@janolaful]

Ignore that guy to meny cameras hes a professional begger. Hes well known

[@J.A.Madventures]

Too many pro beggers

[@terriacton1226]

The markets were suppose to be back at albert Square 2025

[@ENGLEBERT2000]

I thought you might have bumped into You Tube vlogger Billy Moore........he's done a lot of vlogs from the wild side of Manchester. I enjoyed your vlog, very interesting !

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@ENGLEBERT2000 I think he was in Blackpool while I was away!

[@thomasmann9216]

When you showed The Briton Protection, I thought it might be a civic organization. I Googled it and discovered that it is a bar! 🤣

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@thomasmann9216 We used to go there a couple of times a year when they served draft Bass, but unfortunately they stopped selling it last year.

[@jayoneill1533]

It’s always fun when you visit other cities. So Steve, here’s a question I’ve been meaning to ask, what makes a pub a Free House? I hope your photography presentation went well.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I believe a free house is independent of a brewery. A pub that is tied to a brewery and, as such, can only purchase beer through that particular brewery, is not a free house.

[@mikecaine3643]

A free house isn't tied to a brewery - they are free to sell whatever beers they want .

[@jayoneill1533]

Got it, thanks guys!

[@elizabethdonnelly6451]

Hi Stephen

[@elizabethcarolhodgson2550]

There are not only Christmas market in piccadilly gardens are all over the place

[@paulinepickering8151]

Crackadilly gardens hope you get Crutchie and Ironsides autograph 😅 should of checked out Cottagers Cove 😅

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

I think I'd have been starstruck if I met Crutchie or Ironside lol

[@nigelhall8]

The macmaster will be going to them massage parlours.

[@juniorjones79]

Gone rough there

[@Silverlady57-h2d]

Had a good fry who lived in Burnage she ‘moved there from Hulme

[@stephendonkin5497]

Check it out 😂

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Blackpool to Manchester haw far it's

[@michaelpercy5922]

I was born about 3 miles from here it’s a bit different from 1963 any vlogs I would to to get a few people.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Fantastic Video Steve I Enjoyed It Great Place That Manchester Are You Coming To The USA in 2025?😊

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@anthonygiglio9860 I’d love to get back to the USA again Anthony.

[@robanglesea9696]

No way, I live in Burnage would come and said hello if I had known

[@dannyhope9269]

Hi Steve where are the main Christmas markets in Manchester this year i’m going to that city in three weeks

[@stevensmith7460]

Best around st Anne's square, Piccadilly gardens is terrible Danny.

[@welshmanjasonpatrick8607]

u should take tram in Manchester next time

[@richardeyers322]

have to do it one day,never been there,did you get a train fron blackpool north because i would.

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@richardeyers322 No, I drove there.

[@ekimbrough1413]

Looks like Manchester isn't any worse from the wear of 'Bert!!!

[@anthonyfeeney1210]

Have a Bass. On. Anthony

[@X-GamerPro-HD]

Shouldn’t be filming in Manchester Stephen they might think you are another Charlie Veitch 😂

[@carradalebear4446]

The channels Cardboard Gangster has been there, done it and wore the t shirt!! His great grandfather allegedly was Al Capone!!

[@colettenelson1331]

No bumping into Billy or Charlie? X

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

Keep missing them lol

[@colettenelson1331]

@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool i went in August and didn't see them either x

[@davidnm21]

Next time you do MC Stephen bring a swear box with you at £1 a time you swear you’ll soon accumulate a few £££s

[@moonagedaydream4489]

🤣🤣 Stephen's swear box is always completely full, that's how he paid for his Dallas trip 🤣🤣

[@AWalkontheWildSideBlackpool]

@@moonagedaydream4489 Thanks Moonage xx

[@davidnm21]

@@moonagedaydream4489 😉👌

[@johnbarton732]

Don’t be fooled by the tents

[@lou4tea]

Ive never been to manchester picadilly only to the train station it looks great there that meal looked tasty what you had as for charity shops im always in them shops theyre like my seccond home lol. Its quite buizy in the christmas market i think its better than the liverpool 1 no offence to liverpool but its far 2 crowded at that 1 were your walking into folk. you can walk around at least in manchesters market it looks a very nice city manchester and those metro trams are some size you need to try white rat beer they sell that in gallaghers in woodside and a yorkshire blonde lovely beers lol 🤣your showing us my deadly habbit kingdome of sweets il end up buying the lot of the stall i just cant help myself im abit of a mint humbug and imperial addict lol i think i was a seagull in a past life give me seaside fish and chips anytime but as for people stopping you from videoing ignore them there just attention seekers looking for a reaction because your videoing well shame on them theyre not making fantastic vlogs and enjoying the day like you are but looks great in st peters square it looks abit like london near westminster its nice in london my dad is from hackney wick but wow all those homless people in those tents and in the cold weather 2 what if it snows those poor folk are gonna freeze hopefully they find shelter soon 👍i liked the 1934 limousine ive got a model of a car like that an old matchbox car from when i was a kid brilliant christmas market at night a manchester blackpool lol another brilliant vlog 👍✋❤️😊

[@philiproberts1410]

Wouldn't pay have the prices For a crumble is £8.50

[@tonyjones9442]

Anybody spot charlie vitch?

[@trevmacc]

my mother would say go wash your mouth out with soap🤣

[@lou4tea]

Yep mine 2 lol 🤣👍