Manchester: Manchester Central |
Country: England, United Kingdom Historic County: Lancashire City: Manchester Location: Windmill Street / Lower Mosley Street Conference and exhibition centre, built 1982-1986 by converting the former Manchester Central railway station (active 1880-1969). Opened as "G-Mex Centre" (Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre). 2007 renamed "Manchester Central Convention Complex". Also used as a venue of large rock and pop concerts. Links: www.manchestercentral.co.uk, Wikipedia |
Reverse Text: "North Western Postal Region 1939-1986 Final issue of N.W.P.B. Postcards 1st September 1986", "G-Mex, the Greater Manchester Exhibition and Events Centre in the former Central station main hall now houses Manchester's latest post office which is open during exhibitions. The centre was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in March 1986." Postmark: "N.W.P.B. Series 12 final issue of postcards, Post Office, First Day of Sale 1 Sept 1986 Manchester" Publisher: NWBP Series 12 (A) 9,86 Size: Modern Not sent. |
Front Text: "Manchester", "G-Mex Centre" Reverse Text: "G-Mex Centre, Manchester" Publisher: John Hinde Ltd., Redruth; 2MA 4 Size: Modern Not sent. |
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