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
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.
1989
An enamal "Dry 201" lapel badge, produced c.1989.
Cardboard box containing 7" and 12" records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Wooden apostrophe-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub, 1987 onwards.
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.
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.
Large wooden 'Zumbar' sign from the club night held at the Hacienda nightclub, started in 1987.
"l" from Band on the Wall music venue sign (2 of 2), installed on the building in about 1980 and in situ until refurbishment of the venue in 2004.
"e" 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.
"l" from Band on the Wall music venue sign (1 of 2), 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.
1990
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
1995
Invitation (in CD case) for the 'Play By' Hacienda compilation album, released in October 1995 by Factory Records.
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.
Courier bag containing 7" and 12" vinyl records, and audio casettes, by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
"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.
1995-1999
Rubber stamp for 'The Boot Room url' showing the web address.
'Hot' sign from the club night held at the Hacienda nightclub, from 1988.
A box of 7" vinyl records by various non-Factory Records artists, including Adam Ant, The Skids, and The Reducers; owned by Anthony Wilson.
Two copies of a laminated invitation to Space Monkeys' Warehouse Party.
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.
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.
A box of 12" vinyl records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1979
Fact 14 Martin Hannett Test Card flexi-vinyl record produced by Factory Records, 1979.
Stepladder used for the building of the interior of the Hacienda nightclub in Manchester, which opened on 21 May 1982.
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
'American Recordings' mouse mat, owned by Anthony Wilson.
Rubber stamp for 'The Boot Room pathboard'.
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
1990-2000
Cigarette lighter in the shape of a mobile phone, which belonged to Tony Wilson.
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.
1988
Cyberman costume as used in the T.V. series 'Dr Who' made by the B.B.C., London, c.1988
Two-headed foot soldier character puppet and mouthpieces from a Reebok advertisment made by New York-based television production company Curious Pictures.
1970-1980
M. Hohner Blues Harp harmonica, owned by Anthony Wilson.
Vinyl records case owned by Anthony Wilson. Please see notes section about contents.
'Roc 51' stick of promotional rock.
"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.
"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 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.
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
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.
Crew jacket from Dolly Wangler (Skellington Productions). Used by Paul Berry.
