Affleck’s Palace

Affleck’s Palace is shopping centre in Manchester’s Northern Quarter that offers something a little different to mainstream offerings like the Arndale and Trafford Centre.

Over 50 independent stalls and shops are spread over 4 floors.

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14/4/08 - Manchester’s alternative shopping emporium Affleck’s Palace has been saved from closure. Many feared that the popular Northern Quarter haunt would close after founder Elaine Walsh’s 25-year lease expired last year.
Owners Bruntwood have taken over management and have vowed to keep it open without significantly changing its off-beat focus. It was re-launched on Saturday as ‘Afflecks’.

moby

It will be a real shame if it closes. Many of Manchester's top designers and entrepreneurs founded their businesses here. Vicky Martin started here and now has a shop in the Triangle and Tom Bloxham the owner of Urban Splash once had a stall too.

Suzy

When Affleck's closes, Manchester will become just another faceless city. Where will I get all my lovely clothes from now? Topshop..? Ergh!

red kate

To loose Affleck's Palace would be to loose a precious jewel - so many wonderful edges to the place. Where else is there such a forum for all the creative people past and present? I started going in my teens and now in my 40's still get such a buzz from visiting.

Kate

That building has been there for over a 100 years, It's probably a listed building! Besides what are they going to do? We don't need more flats and it's the worst area in Manchester to build flats! Plus those 5000 people who've signed the online petition are going to do everything they can to stop anyone moving into them if they do close Affleck's in revenge!

Becky K

Afflecks palace must not close. It is the only reason that my friends and I travel from our tiny town to Manchester in order to spend money. They mustn't close it.

dead d

Afflecks simply CANT close!! How can some people be as stupid and down right not well int head to use one of Manchester's most iconic buildings for flats!! Where will I get my clothes from!! It ain't right!! DON'T CLOSE AFFLECKS!!

Elai

You can't close afflecks, loads of people would have to walk around naked. Well I would rather than wear the clothes that other shops sell. But getting back to the point, I know so many people who live in dorset and portsmouth who want to do the 7 hour journey just to by some decent clothing! For manchester's sake, don't close afflecks!

Punk

My mum has been taking me there since I was little and I still go. It’s part of Manchester’s history. We can’t let it get turned into flats.

amy

what =0
nooooo
that would be awful

Simon Arkwright

The building lease ends in June and the management of Affleck's Palace and the owners of the building have yet to sign a new lease. Many fear that the stores may close. This would be a real shame for the city.

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