The Athenaeum
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The Athenaeum
Image: © Sue Adair Taken: 25 Jul 2009
The Athenaeum wine bar stands on the corner of Spring Gardens and York Street. The former Parrs bank building, designed by Charles Heathcote in 1902, is a superb example of Edwardian baroque with some art nouveau detailing, particularly in the wrought ironwork. Built of red sandstone with an imposing corner entrance topped with a dome, the interior was probably one of Manchester's most opulent banking halls, featuring deep mahogany woodwork, green ceramic and marble walls and stained glass windows.
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