We talk to Roger Ward of Mr Tom’s Chophouse and Revd Nigel Ashworth of St Ann’s Church about the history of the area of St Ann’s Manchester, the interplay of church and pub, the development of the city, the first oil boom and the importance of memorials…

CottonmouthMCR is brought to you by CityCo, the city centre management company for Manchester and Salford. It’s hosted by Vaughan Allen, Chief Exec of CityCo and is recorded either ‘live’ on location or by our friends at Blueprint Studios, Salford.

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