Morrissey's Manchester
by Phill Gatenby
Lyrically unique, Morrissey saw post-industrial Manchester differently; where most recognised the derelict remains of a Victorian powerhouse, he saw humour, where there was post-industrial squalor, he felt the frisson of romance. This is a guide to the places that inspired The Smiths' lyricist and is an essential guide to understanding the city and how it continues to inspire devotion.