Backstreet Industry – Northern Quarter Shadows

Kris Massey captures a moment of urban quiet in this hauntingly detailed image from Manchester’s Northern Quarter. A rusted metal shutter, scorched ventilation fan and patchwork brickwork tell a story of decline and resilience — industrial bones still standing in the shadow of change. Subtle highlights draw the eye to worn textures and forgotten corners, giving dignity to decay. It's a portrait of the city’s raw underbelly, unpolished but proud, where history bleeds through every surface.

Photographed by Kris Massey - KM Designs Mcr

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