Explore objects reflecting Manchester’s development from the mid-20th century into a centre for the creative industries. The collection focuses on film and television production and the city's alternative music scene.
Creative Industries
Worm character puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Centipede character puppet (made from spare parts) from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Replica of the Mr Fingal character puppet from the children's animated television series 'Cockleshell Bay', made by Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd for transmission on Thames Television between 1982 and 1986.
Ladybug character puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach', produced by Tim Burton, directed by Henry Selick and animated by Paul Berry.
Set complete with houses used in the filming of 'Bob the Builder'.
1990
Replica of the Alien from the film Alien, made by Exquisite Corpse, England, c.1990
Head from the Weasel character puppet from the stop-motion animation television series 'The Wind in the Willows', made between 1984 and 1990 by Cosgrove Hall Productions, following the success of the film of the same title.
Witch character puppet from the 1993 Disney stop-motion animation film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', directed by Tim Burton and animated by Paul Berry.
1988
Silver painted boiler suit. This forms part of the costume for a Cyberman 'Cyberlieutenant' from the BBC TV drama series 'Dr Who'. This costume was worn for the making of the 'Silver Nemesis' series in 1988.
after 1956
Granada TV Building sign
Pair of loading bay doors from the Hacienda nightclub, which operated from 1982 to 1997.
Crew jacket worn by Paul Berry on the set of the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film James and the Giant Peach, produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. Paul Berry worked as Supervising Animator on this film.
Seagull puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Grasshopper character puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
1998
Two guitar plectrums with Vini Reilly signature printed onto main body, 1998.
white 'Series 7' chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen; this chair was used at the Factory Records Headquarters (FAC 251) on Charles Street Manchester, it formed part of FAC 331 'The Temporary Contemporary Table' designed by Andy Woodcock and Ed Jackson, made in January 1991
Post in the style of a traffic bollard from the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, which formed part of the interior design by Ben Kelly.
1980
JVC KY-2000 television camera with case and original accessories, used by Anthony Wilson and IKON FCL when filming news pieces for Granada TV, c.1980.
A box of 7" vinyl records containing singles by Factory Records artists, including Durutti Column, Joy Division and New Order; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Bow tie worn by Paul Berry to the 1992 Academy Awards ceremony when 'The Sandman' was nominated for Best Short Film (Animated).
1986
Pin badge; Fac 151, the Festival of the Tenth Summer took place in July 1986 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the famous Sex Pistols gig at the Lesser Free Trade Hall. Ten Events were held to celebrate the culture of Manchester, culminating in a gig at G-Mex which featured Factory artists.
Armature for a puppet from the 2001 film 'Monkeybone', directed by Henry Selick.
Stepladder used for the building of the interior of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, which opened on 21 May 1982.
Head from James character puppet from the 1996 Disney stop motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
'American Recordings' mouse mat, owned by Anthony Wilson.
Factory Too Records CD (FACDR 2.41) of Durutti Column's 'Time Was Gigantic ... When We Were Kids' and 'Reissued Experiments', signed by Vini Reilly and released in October 1998.
Maquette of Boy character from 'The Sandman', a short animation directed and animated by Paul Berry.
Two-headed foot soldier character puppet and mouthpieces from a Reebok advertisment made by New York-based television production company Curious Pictures.
1979
Record sleeve containing 2 flexi-vinyl records; FAC 14c Test Card.
Tray of mouthpieces for the Grasshopper character from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Tray of mouthpieces for the Grasshopper character from the Disney stop-motion animation 1996 film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Crew jacket worn by Paul Berry on the set of the 2001 20th Century Fox Film Corporation film Monkeybone. The film combines live action with stop-motion and clay animation. It was directed by Henry Selick and Paul Berry was Supervising Animator.
Baseball cap worn by Paul Berry on the set of the 20th Century Fox film Monkeybone (2001) based on the comic book series, Dark Town, directed by Henry Selick. Paul Berry was Supervising Animator on this production.
Tools used by Paul Berry whilst working as an animator in Manchester and elsewhere bewteen 1981 and 2001.
1989
An enamal "Dry 201" lapel badge, produced c.1989.
Wooden apostrophe-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub, 1987 onwards.
red 'Series 7' chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen; this chair was used at the Factory Records Headquarters (FAC 251) on Charles Street Manchester, it formed part of FAC 331 'The Temporary Contemporary Table' designed by Andy Woodcock and Ed Jackson, made in January 1991
Factory Too Records CD (Fac 2.41) of Durutti Column's 'Time Was Gigantic... When We Were Kids' and 'Reissued Experiments', signed by Vini Reilly and released in October 1998.
1995
Invitation (in CD case) for the 'Play By' Hacienda compilation album, released in October 1995 by Factory Records.
T- shirt bearing the logo 'Rob's Records', given to a member of the band 'The Flamingos' after they signed to the Rob Gretton's record label. From the 1990s.
Large wooden 'Zumbar' sign from the club night held at the Hacienda nightclub, started in 1987.
c.1970s
The earliest puppet made by Paul Berry as a child.
Cardboard box containing 7" and 12" records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Kim Philby sign based on the original in the Gay Traitor Bar in the basement of the Hacienda and used as a prop on the set of the film '24 Hour Party People', released in 2002.
'Hot' sign from the club night held at the Hacienda nightclub, from 1988.
Courier bag containing 7" and 12" vinyl records, and audio casettes, by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1995-1999
Rubber stamp for 'The Boot Room url' showing the web address.
Two copies of a laminated invitation to Space Monkeys' Warehouse Party.
T-shirt worn by Paul Berry on the set of the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film James and the Giant Peach, produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. Paul Berry worked as Supervising Animator on this film.
Tool box used by Paul Berry whilst working as an animator in Manchester and elsewhere bewteen 1981 and 2001.
