It's a small shopping area complete with various bars, cafes, restaurants, a redeveloped inner city wharf, the Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry Centre galleries.
I knew of Lowry as a child due to the famous song by Brian and Michael, and of course had come across his work on TV on many occasions so here was a chance to maybe view it first hand. The galleries are free to enter but I made a small donation and stepped inside...wow ..I'm still buzzing that I saw so many original paintings, drawings, sketches and childish doodles from the great man. He totally understood the struggles of the working classes of Northern England and described it brilliantly in his work. It was quite literally breathtaking and awe inspiring in one go! Also in the galleries is a small section for lesser known artists, no I don't get what is art about a bite taken out of a rich tea biscuit, or an empty egg tray, or five potted cacti arranged in order of size, but it was fun all the same. I didn't have time to visit the War Museum, but that is free of charge as well and it's on the to do list.
Now I'm not suggesting you all book days off work to take the whole family there but if you're ever in that area with a hour or two to kill then you could do far worse than visit the Lowry galleries.. I honestly feel elated tonight for having seen it!
This post has been edited by Mr Mercury: 04 October 2015 - 09:12 PM