15 June 2006 to 18 March 2007
The Manchester Floor
Free

A multimedia exhibition commemorating the events of 15 June 1996, the day on which a massive bomb detonated by the IRA extensively damaged a wide area at the heart of the city.

Every Cloud is an installation of work recalling the huge dust cloud thrown up by the impact of the bomb, re-created by Manchester school children, constructed from 80,000 pieces of paper.

The exhibition also presents recorded testimonies and impressions of people who experienced the events of that day. Curated by architectural writer and critic Phil Griffin.

Manchester after the bomb

A free learning resource for years 5-8, including teachers' packs, images and video footage.

More information

The Manchester Season

To find out some fascinating Manchester facts and discover more about the exhibitions, visit our online guide to the Manchester season.

Launch online guide (Flash required)

acknowledgements

Exhibition supported by the Zochonis Chartitable Trust and Windmill Demolition.