Next to The Salutation pub, the MIRIAD and MMU art school local, was, until recently, a car park. Soon it will be the new MMU Student Union. But first, a little archaeology exposed the basements of several nineteenth century buildings, nicely paved.
There was even a basement complete with fireplace, water heater and sink.
Sad that it will all be destroyed in a few weeks’ time. And few students will probably be interested in what lay beneath the sticky floor of their bar…