Adventures in Manchester

**McClef** · 18th October 07, 04:12 AM

It's been a while since I have been in Manchester and never been there in a kilt!

There are some real architectural gems which alas the pics don't show

But hope you had a good time!

**highlander_Daz** · 18th October 07, 09:51 AM

where I was marching (Oxford road) I could see the magnificant library at the top of the road. and on the way there I drove along "AlanTuring way" Turing was the pioneer of modern digital computers, Turing is reputed to have been involved in the building of the first "proper" computer in manchester, you could argue that without Alan Turing there would be no Xmarks.

Now Ive a decent camera i will take more pics on my travels

**highlander_Daz** · 18th October 07, 09:58 AM

And Ive passed on everybodies kind comments about the doublet to my Mum, it ended up costing £20 with the donor jacket and braiding and thread etc.

**McClef** · 18th October 07, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by highlander_Daz

where I was marching (Oxford road) I could see the magnificant library at the top of the road. and on the way there I drove along "AlanTuring way" Turing was the pioneer of modern digital computers, Turing is reputed to have been involved in the building of the first "proper" computer in manchester, you could argue that without Alan Turing there would be no Xmarks.

Now Ive a decent camera i will take more pics on my travels

That would no doubt be the John Rylands Libarary which is indeed a magnificent building and probably the only one on Oxford Rd apart from the old "Refuge Assurance" building. Piping in Albert Square would shown you in front of some wonderful Victorian Gothic.

Alan Turing deserves the recognition. His work on ENIGMA was of incalcuable value.