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Platt Hall In-betweenIn-between: "between two clear or accepted stages or states, and therefore difficult to describe or know exactly"
Platt Hall has stood at the corner of Platt Lane and Wilmslow Road in Rusholme for 250 years. In that time it has been many things - a home, a tea room, a work camp, an art school, a police HQ, and an art gallery. From 1947 to 2017 it was the Gallery of Costume, home to a world-class collection of fashion and dress. Now it is changing again. Working with local residents and communities, we are exploring how Platt Hall can become a vital and creative space at the heart of its local neighbourhood. This site is a space to document, share, and continue the process of collectively re-imagining this unique piece of Manchester's history, ensuring its usefulness for years to come. |
A new identity for Platt HallThe Visual Identity group, made up of staff and local residents, is working with graphic designer Ty Abiodun to develop a new visual identity for Platt Hall In-between, that really situates the Hall in the heart of its local neighbourhood.
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Garden volunteersJoin us every Tuesday throughout the summer for digging, planting and weeding, conversation, laughter and cups of tea. Fresh air guaranteed. All tools and training are provided - novice gardeners and dab-hands both welcome as we learn from each other.
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100 ObjectsA selection of objects from the collections
associated with Platt Hall. Our starting point for shaping the Platt Hall Collections, and an invitation to share your thoughts and responses. |
Working it out
ActionTalking and listening, exploring ideas, and testing activities to develop a set of priorities and a longer term plan for the Hall.
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CollectionExploring Manchester Art Gallery's
wider collections to develop the Platt Hall Collection of the future. |
ReflectionTaking it slowly, and allowing time to review and reflect together on everything we do.
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