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
1988
Pair of boots belonging to the Cyberman costume as used in the T.V. series 'Dr Who' made by the B.B.C., London, c.1988.
Two copies of a laminated invitation to Space Monkeys' Warehouse Party.
A Beau Brummel music library case containing 12" vinyl records and audio cassettes by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1998
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.
A box of 12" vinyl records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Stepladder used for the building of the interior of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, which opened on 21 May 1982.
Crew jacket worn by Paul Berry on the set of the 1993 Disney stop-motion animation film 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', directed by Tim Burton. Paul Berry worked as Key Animator on this film.
1990-2000
Cigarette lighter in the shape of a mobile phone, which belonged to Tony Wilson.
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.
A box of 12" vinyl records by various Factory and non-Factory artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
'American Recordings' mouse mat, owned by Anthony Wilson.
1979
Fact 14 Martin Hannett Test Card flexi-vinyl record produced by Factory Records, 1979.
A box of 7" vinyl records by various non-Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1990
Grey '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
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
yellow '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
Head motif from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"n" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
Rubber stamp for 'The Boot Room pathboard'.
Wooden apostrophe-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub, 1987 onwards.
Model of egg used in the film 'Alien', unsigned, 1979
1970-1980
M. Hohner Blues Harp harmonica, owned by Anthony Wilson.
Guitar plectrum with Vini Reilly signature printed onto main body, 1998.
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.
Two-headed foot soldier character puppet and mouthpieces from a Reebok advertisment made by New York-based television production company Curious Pictures.
'Roc 51' stick of promotional rock.
Vinyl records case owned by Anthony Wilson. Please see notes section about contents.
Seagull puppet from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
A backstage pass; 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.
Record sleeve containing 2 flexi-vinyl records; FAC 14c Test Card.
"W" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"a" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"B" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"h" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"d" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
pink '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
Stanchion from the Hacienda
Two guitar plectrums with Vini Reilly signature printed onto main body, 1998.
Promotional soap used at Sankeys Soap nightclub
Crew jacket from Dolly Wangler (Skellington Productions). Used by Paul Berry.
Two trays of mouthpieces for the Ladybug character from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Head from the Ryan Giggs character puppet from a Reebok advertisment.
Tray of puppet faces for the Spider character from the 1996 Disney stop-motion animation film 'James and the Giant Peach,' produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick.
Model of a chicken from the music video for the track 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia', performed by Primus and directed by Mike Johnson.
1985-1995
Branded matchbox from the Hacienda, containing original matches.
1980
Audio cassette tape of Sex Pistols 'The Heyday' (Fact 30), produced by Factory Records and released in December 1980.
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.
Kim Philby neon sign from the Gay Traitor Bar in the basement of the Hacienda, 1982.
"t" from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
Beard motif from Band on the Wall music venue sign, installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
