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Terrace NQ, One of the Northern Quarter cafe/bars closed because of the restrictions imposed to stop the spread of coronavirus during the 2020 pandemic. Defiant messages on the windows.

Demolition of a building on Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. See also Image

After its decision to part-pedestrianise Deansgate, the city council has taken another step towards making the city more pedestrian-friendly by closing off the Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter to cars as part of a plan to encourage active travel around the city and make social distancing easier as coronavirus lockdown is lifted. From 30 May, Thomas Street will be closed to vehicles seven days a week, with the exception of daily windows for loading from 6am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm. The council hopes that as lockdown measures are gradually relaxed the street, which is home to a number of bars and restaurants, will return to being a thriving part of the Northern Quarter, enjoyed by visitors and residents (https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/manchester-closes-thomas-street-to-traffic/ Place North West).

After its decision to part-pedestrianise Deansgate, the city council has taken another step towards making the city more pedestrian-friendly by closing off the Thomas Street in the Northern Quarter to cars as part of a plan to encourage active travel around the city and make social distancing easier as coronavirus lockdown is lifted. From 30 May, Thomas Street will be closed to vehicles seven days a week, with the exception of daily windows for loading from 6am to 10am and 6pm to 7pm. The council hopes that as lockdown measures are gradually relaxed the street, which is home to a number of bars and restaurants, will return to being a thriving part of the Northern Quarter, enjoyed by visitors and residents (https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/news/manchester-closes-thomas-street-to-traffic/ Place North West).

Edge Street seen from Hare Street.

More new rules. Thomas Street, Manchester's Northern Quarter.

Street art on a hoarding in Thomas Street. Inspired by the restrictions imposed because of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Painted by Russell Meehan (aka Qubek), one of Manchester's best-known street artists.

In the first phase of coming out of the third coronavirus pandemic lockdown bars and restaurants have been allowed to open. However customers are not allowed inside premises and can only eat and drink outdoors. Here in Thomas Street the roads have been cleared of all traffic and seating areas provided. These take account of the need to still practice social distancing and adhere to government guidelines as to how many people can gather together in one place.

Like other eateries on Thomas Street the restaurant expanded into the street during the coronavirus pandemic Image Post-pandemic one side of the street is still used for al fresco dining. The other side of the street has been made into a cycleway.