Manchester December 2009

This blog is for all fans of Joy Division. From December 21 to 24, 2009 my wife and I walked through the main sites associated with Joy Division in the late 70th and early 80th. I hope it's useful for those making the same journey or for those who are curious about the band. The following photos and video.

Cheers,
Haddad.

Este blog é destinado a todos os fãs da Joy Division. Do dia 21 ao dia 24 de dezembro de 2009 eu e minha esposa percorremos os principais locais associados a Joy Division no final da década de 70 e inicio de 80. Espero que seja de utilidade para quem pretende fazer a mesma viagem ou para quem tem curiosidade sobre a banda. Seguem fotos e vídeos.

Abraços,

Haddad.

77 Barton Street Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

77 Barton Street Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

77 Barton Street Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

77 Barton Street Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

The house where Ian wrote the songs and where he committed suicide on May 18 1980.

77 Barton Street Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

The house where Ian wrote the songs and where he committed suicide on May 18 1980.

King´s School Macclesfield (December 22 2009)

This was the school in Macclesfield attended by Ian Curtis and Stephen Morris.

Macclesfield Crematorium (December 22 2009)

Macclesfield Crematorium (December 22 2009)

Macclesfield Crematorium (December 22 2009)

The Crematorium.

Macclesfield Crematorium (December 22 2009)

The Memorial stone of Ian curtis.

Macclesfield Crematorium (December 22 2009)

The memorial stone of Ian Curtis.

Haçienda (December 21 2009)

Haçienda (December 21 2009)

The most famous club after Joy Division era.

The Bridges In Hulme (Famous photo of Joy Division) December 24 2009

The Bridges In Hulme (Famous photo of Joy Division)

The most famous picture of the Joy Division was one of the bridges of Hulme.

The Bridges In Hulme (Famous photo of Joy Division) December 24 2009

The Bridges In Hulme (Famous photo of Joy Division) December 24 2009

The most famous picture of the Joy Division was one of the bridges of Hulme.

The Russell Club (December 23 2009)

The Russell Club (December 23 2009)

The place where Joy Division played on several occasions.

Apollo Theatre (December 23 2009)

Apollo Theatre (December 23 2009)

Joy Division's two performances here on 27th/28th October 1979 are featured on the video Here Are The Young Men.

T J Davidson's Rehearsal Studio (December 21 2009)

T J Davidson's Rehearsal Studio (December 21 2009)

The rehearsal studio of Joy Division. The promo video for Love Will Tear Us Apart was recorded here.

Rare Records (December 21 2009)

Rare Records (December 21 2009)

Ian Curtis worked here and developed his musical interests.

Sunley Building / City Tower (December 22 2009)

Sunley Building / City Tower (December 22 2009)

Ian Curtis worked in these location.

Free Trade Hall (December 21 2009)

Free Trade Hall (December 21 2009)

On July 20 1976, the Sex Pistols played at the Lesser Free Trade Hall in Manchester. According to legend, this gig inspired Joy Division to buy guitars and form a band.