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The striking image painted onto the side of the Koffee Pot café in Oldham Street, is the latest tribute to those killed in the Manchester Arena bombing of 22 May 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Arena_bombing . It is the work of artist Russell Meeham, also known as ‘Qubek’, and was commissioned by the Manchester Evening News. Each of the 22 worker bees, pictured swarming around a honey heart, represents one of the 22 innocent people killed in the horrific attack. The bee was first adopted as a motif for Manchester during the industrial revolution, and seven bees are included in the crest of the city’s arms, which were granted to the Borough of Manchester in 1842. At the time the bee represented the hard work of Mancunians and the textile mills that were commonly described as hives of activity, with the workers inside them compared to bees. But following the horrific terrorist attack it has come to represent Manchester’s “defiant spirit”. This MEN article http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/gallery/manchester-bees-mural-amazing-mancunian-13137136 includes photographs of the mural being painted onto the wall.

With Art Deco detail, including stylised Ionic columns and incised geometric patterns framing the Oldham Street facade. A Thai/Malaysian restaurant at ground floor, above may have been converted to housing - the top certainly looks like a modern flat with rooftop garden.

This striking image showing 22 worker bees is the latest tribute to those killed in the Manchester Arena bombing of 22 May 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Arena_bombing . The bee was first adopted as a motif for Manchester during the industrial revolution, and seven bees are included in the crest of the city’s arms, which were granted to the Borough of Manchester in 1842. At the time the bee represented the hard work of Mancunians and the textile mills that were commonly described as hives of activity, with the workers inside them compared to bees. But following the horrific terrorist attack, it has come to represent Manchester’s “defiant spirit”. The mural, painted on the gable end wall of the Koffee Pot café on Oldham Street, is the work of artist Russell Meeham, also known as ‘Qubek’. It was commissioned by the Manchester Evening News. Each bee, pictured swarming around a honey heart, represents one of the 22 innocent people killed in the horrific attack. This MEN article http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/gallery/manchester-bees-mural-amazing-mancunian-13137136 includes photographs of the mural being painted onto the wall.

The City Pub, on Oldham Street, was previously known as "The Prince of Orange". Its frontage contains a plasterwork carving which shows William and Mary arriving in England.

This plaster carving is on the front of The City Pub on Oldham Street (Image]). The pub was previously known as the Prince of Orange and this carving shows William and Mary arriving in England to take over the throne from the Catholic King James II in 1689. They are depicted being welcomed by Britannia, a clergyman, two women in helmets and an angel.

Detail on the front of Image The plaster carving shows the coat of arms of the British Monarchy including the motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" (God and my right) referring to the "Divine Right of Kings" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_right_of_kings claimed by English Monarchs, particularly during the 17th century.

The Grade II listed http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101271456-the-city-public-house-ancoats-and-clayton-ward City Pub on Oldham Street was previously known as "The Prince of Orange". Its frontage contains a plasterwork carving which shows William and Mary arriving in England Image Above that is a coat of arms Image For a fuller history see Pubs of Manchester: http://pubs-of-manchester.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/60the-city-oldham-st.html

This plaster carving is on the front of The City Image on Oldham Street. The pub was previously known as the Prince of Orange and this carving shows William and Mary arriving in England to take over the throne from the Catholic King James II in 1689. They are depicted being welcomed by Britannia, a clergyman, two women in helmets and an angel.