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
Stanchion from the Hacienda
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.
Head from the Ryan Giggs character puppet from a Reebok advertisment.
Wooden star-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub.
1989
'Factory Goes To Hollywood' lapel badge (Fac 221), issued in 1989.
"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.
"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.
"o" 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.
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.
1985-1995
Branded matchbox from the Hacienda, containing original matches.
1982
A "Merry Xmas From The Hacienda and Factory Records" Vinyl record.
Badge for 'The Monday Club', a night held at the Hacienda.
A case for Factory Records' 2.34 website promotion containing a paper with the Factory Records' website address.
1981
Fac 40 - Joy Division - Still. Double 12 inch vinyl in grey card gatefold sleeve; owned by Anthony Wilson. The back of the sleeve features the Grafica Industria logotype. Designed by Grafica Industria.
An audio cassette containing demo recordings by Martha Ladley, sent to Factory Records/Factory Too.
1988
This forms part of the helmet/breastplate of the costume for a Cyberman 'Cyberlieutenant' from the BBC TV drama series 'Doctor Who'. This costume was worn for the making of the 'Silver Nemesis' series in 1988.
Silver painted cricketeer's glove, part of a Cyberman costume used in the television series 'Doctor Who' made by the BBC, London, England, 1988.
Fac 31 - Minny Pops - Dolphin Spurt. 7 inch single in picture sleeve. Design by Martyn Atkins.
An audio cassette copy of Joy Division's "Still" album.
A demo tape of The Wake's "Crush the Flowers" single.
Silver painted cricketeer's glove, part of a Cyberman costume used in the TV series 'Doctor Who' made by the BBC, London, c.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.
A demo audio cassette tape produced by Yanni, sent to Factory/Factory Too Records.
ACR "Fac Flix" demo audio cassette tape
An audio cassette entitled "House is Over," produced by In The City.
1983
An audio cassette labelled "Craig Charles - 1983."
A copy of the master tape for Vermorel/Ward's "Storyville" on audio cassette.
1979
Fac X 'This Christmas feel safe with modern music' promotional Christmas gift earplugs in red plastic case on a key chain, 1979.
An audio cassette recording of In The City's "Black Music in Manchester."
FAC 53 - New Order - Procession. 7" vinyl single in grey 'chipboard' card stock with the design printed in green. The design for the Procession sleeve was inspired by Italian Futurist designer Fortunato Depero's Dynamo. It was printed in nine different colour variations. Designed by Peter Saville.
1980
Fac 22 - A Certain Ratio - Flight. 12 inch single in picture sleeve with inner sleeve. Designed by Peter Saville and Martyn Atkins.
Fact 45 - Section 25 - Always Now 12 inch vinyl album in top opening fold out sleeve with printed inner. Some copies with fold out poster Designed by Peter Saville and Grafica Industria
1997
A promotional audio cassette of The Space Monkeys' "Blowing Down the Stylus."
1995-2006
Collection of objects and posters from Sankey Soap nightclub
Fac 24 - various Artists - A Factory Quartet. 2 x 12 inch vinyl album in picture sleeve with inners, each side embossed with polaroid image. Owned by Anthony Wilson. Designed by AHW and Peter Saville.
FAC 2 Sampler Vinyl Record produced by Factory Records.
1978
Framed limited edition (number 20 of 20) of 'A Factory sampler' (FAC 2) vinyl record, signed by Anthony Wilson.
A box of 12" vinyl records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1990-2000
'Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester' Trustee identification badge, owned by Anthony H. Wilson.
Fac 48 - Kevin Hewick - Ophelia's Driking Song. 7 inch single in picture sleeve. Designed by Martyn Atkins
Fac 12 - The Distractions - Time Goes by so Slow. 7 inch single in printed picture sleeve. Design by Peter Saville
FAC 53 - New Order - Procession. 7" vinyl single in grey 'chipboard' card stock with the design printed in red. The design for the Procession sleeve was inspired by Italian Futurist designer Fortunato Depero's Dynamo. It was printed in nine different colour variations. Designed by Peter Saville
1994
Factory Too bouncer's hat (Fac 2.03), distributed as a Christmas gift from Factory Too record company in 1994.
A Factory Too promotional copy of Khalique's "Asian Man;" on audio cassette without box.
An 8-track promotional audio cassette produced by Factory Too.
A demo tape produced by Absynth Heroin and received by Anthony Wilson.
Space Monkeys 4-Track demo audio cassette tape.
Crucifix owned by Anthony Wilson.
