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
Set complete with houses used in the filming of 'Bob the Builder'.
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.
before 2001
Armature for a puppet from the 2001 film 'Monkeybone', directed by Henry Selick.
before 1993
Model cupboard used as a prop on the Santa interior set from the 1993 Disney stop-motion animation film The Nightmare Before Christmas,' directed by Tim Burton.
Picture and easel prop used on a set from 'The Nightmare before Christmas,' a Skellington Productions stop-motion animation film directed by Tim Burton in 1993.
c.1970s
The earliest puppet made by Paul Berry as a child.
Tools used by Paul Berry whilst working as an animator in Manchester and elsewhere between 1981 and 2001.
Tool box used by Paul Berry whilst working as an animator in Manchester and elsewhere between 1981 and 2001.
Maquette of Boy character from 'The Sandman', a short animation directed and animated by Paul Berry.
1988
Cyberman costume as used in the T.V. series 'Dr Who' made by the B.B.C., London, c.1988
1982
This brick formed part of the original external Coronation Street set at Grape Street, Granada TV Studio, Manchester which now forms part of the former Quay Street site. It was sold as one of 3000 limited edition commemorative bricks to raise money for the royal National Institute of the blind and the Television Benevolent Fund.
Witch character puppet from the 1993 Disney stop-motion animation film 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas', directed by Henry Selick and animated by Paul Berry.
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.
Pair of boots belonging to the Cyberman costume as used in the TV series 'Doctor Who' made by the BBC, London, c.1988.
1990
Replica of the Alien from the film Alien, made by Exquisite Corpse, England, c.1990
1987
1:5 scale model kit of a 'Dalek', from TV Series Doctor Who, unassembled in box.
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.
1979
Model of egg used in the film 'Alien', unsigned, 1979
1980
Audio cassette tape of Sex Pistols 'The Heyday' (Fact 30), produced by Factory Records and released in December 1980.
Pair of loading bay doors from the Hacienda nightclub, which operated from 1982 to 1997.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seagull puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
1985-1987
Three 2kw "Baby" studio lights made by Lee Colortran International, and used at BBC Manchester. Also includes several metal sheets with switches attached, possibly mounts for the lights and control equipment.
Crocodile prop used on a set from 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas,' a Skellington Productions stop-motion animation film directed by Henry Selick in 1993.
Puppet head in a perspex box from the 1992 Cosgrove Hall Productions Ltd stop-motion animation television series 'Truckers,' based on the best-selling trilogy by science fiction/fantasy writer Terry Pratchett.
Sign from the Band on the Wall live music venue in Manchester's Northern Quarter, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
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.
Cardboard box containing 7" and 12" records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1995
Invitation (in CD case) for the 'Play By' Hacienda compilation album, released in October 1995 by Factory Records.
1998
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.
Sign with 'Z' symbol, from 'Zumbar' a night held at the Hacienda from 1987 onwards.
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.
A Beau Brummel music library case containing 12" vinyl records and audio cassettes by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
blue '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
A box of 7" vinyl records by various non-Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Fact 14 Martin Hannett Test Card flexi-vinyl record produced by Factory Records, 1979.
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.
1970-1980
M. Hohner Blues Harp harmonica, owned by Anthony Wilson.
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.
1989
'Factory Goes To Hollywood' lapel badge (Fac 221), issued in 1989.
Small piece of Canadian maple dance floor, laid in the Hacienda club in April 1982.
2010
Digital photo frame produced to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of 'Coronation Street'; presented in a limited edition box set including a souvenir book and a certificate of authenticity.
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.
Wooden apostrophe-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub, 1987 onwards.
Large wooden 'Zumbar' sign from the club night held at the Hacienda nightclub, started in 1987.
