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The Towers
Heritage Open Day: A hidden historical mansion, sometimes known as the Calendar House, for its 365 windows, 52 doors and 12 chimneys, which even some of the people who live in Didsbury do not know exists. Only the entrance hall will be open.
The house located at the back of modern complex was built between 1868-1872 by Thomas Worthington for the editor of the Manchester Guardian at a cost of £50,000. This Grade II* listed building became the home of Daniel Adamson instigator of the Manchester Ship Canal scheme. In 1920 it became the headquarters of the Shirley Institute where many textile breakthroughs occurred.
• See the imposing staircase and magnificent stained-glass windows
• Towers booklet on sale detailing the history of the house and whole estate
The house located at the back of modern complex was built between 1868-1872 by Thomas Worthington for the editor of the Manchester Guardian at a cost of £50,000. This Grade II* listed building became the home of Daniel Adamson instigator of the Manchester Ship Canal scheme. In 1920 it became the headquarters of the Shirley Institute where many textile breakthroughs occurred.
• See the imposing staircase and magnificent stained-glass windows
• Towers booklet on sale detailing the history of the house and whole estate
Sunday 14 September
The Towers Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 2FZ
Sun 14 Sep:1300-1700; Free Entry.
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