Albert Square

Albert Square

Introduction: Albert Square is named in honour of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Located between Deansgate and Mosley Street, the square lies at the heart of the city. The most distinctive landmark in the square is a Gothic-style building from the Victorian era.

To the west of the square, on Deansgate Street, is the John Rylands Library, featuring Victorian Gothic architecture. Further west lies the Pumphouse People’s History Museum, situated by the River Irwell, with exhibitions focused on social history and the labour movement.

To the south of the square is St Peter's Square. Adjacent to it, the former home of the Free Trade Hall—site of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre—has been converted into a hotel. Further south is the former Central Station, now the G-Mex Centre for exhibitions and conferences. Next to G-Mex stands the angular postmodern Bridgewater Hall, where the famous Halle Orchestra rose to prominence.

Manchester, United Kingdom