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
"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.
Wooden star-shaped panel that was part of the Zumbar wall decorations from the Hacienda nightclub.
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.
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.
1982
Small piece of Canadian maple dance floor, laid in the Hacienda club in April 1982.
A "Merry Xmas From The Hacienda and Factory Records" Vinyl record.
1989
'Factory Goes To Hollywood' lapel badge (Fac 221), issued in 1989.
after 1956
Granada TV Building sign
A case for Factory Records' 2.34 website promotion containing a paper with the Factory Records' website address.
A demo audio cassette tape produced by Yanni, sent to Factory/Factory Too Records.
An audio cassette containing demo recordings by Martha Ladley, sent to Factory Records/Factory Too.
Badge for 'The Monday Club', a night held at the Hacienda.
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.
1981
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
ACR "Fac Flix" demo audio cassette tape
1979
Fac X 'This Christmas feel safe with modern music' promotional Christmas gift earplugs in red plastic case on a key chain, 1979.
1980
Fac 22 - A Certain Ratio - Flight. 12 inch single in picture sleeve with inner sleeve. Designed by Peter Saville and Martyn Atkins.
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.
An audio cassette recording of In The City's "Black Music in Manchester."
c.1988
This forms part of the helmet/breastplate 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.
1997
A promotional audio cassette of The Space Monkeys' "Blowing Down the Stylus."
An audio cassette with a demo of Rhythym Conspiracy's "Got to Carry On" album.
FAC 2 Sampler Vinyl Record produced by Factory Records.
A demo tape produced by Absynth Heroin and received by Anthony Wilson.
A box of 12" vinyl records by various Factory Records artists; owned by Anthony Wilson.
1978
Framed limited edition (number 20 of 20) of 'A Factory sampler' (FAC 2) vinyl record, signed by Anthony Wilson.
Soft Cell demo tape.
Fac 48 - Kevin Hewick - Ophelia's Driking Song. 7 inch single in picture sleeve. Designed by Martyn Atkins
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 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
1995-2006
Collection of objects and posters from Sankey Soap nightclub
1994
Factory Too bouncer's hat (Fac 2.03), distributed as a Christmas gift from Factory Too record company in 1994.
Crucifix owned by Anthony Wilson.
Space Monkeys 4-Track demo audio cassette tape.
1996
Audio cassette containing a soundcheck recording by the band, Breather, at the Night & Day Club, Manchester, April 1996.
Badge for 'The Monday Club', a band night held at the Hacienda.
1990-2000
'Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester' Trustee identification badge, owned by Anthony H. Wilson.
1984
A blue and silver-coloured badge (FACUS 21) with Factory US Inc. logo, 1984.
A red and silver-coloured badge (FACUS 21) with Factory US Inc. logo, 1984.
"Promotional use only Not for Sale" stamp from Factory Records.
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.
1988
Silver painted cricketeer's glove, part of a Cyberman costume used in the television series 'Dr Who' made by the BBC, London, England, 1988
Hopper "Cause I Rock" promotional audio cassette tape.
Fact 44 - The Durutti Column - LC 12 inch vinyl album in picture sleeve with white inner sleeve and insert. Designed by Les Thompson
