In January 1977, Hollings College became a Faculty of Manchester Polytechnic (as it was then known), offering a wide range of industrially-based courses in clothing, food manufacture and hotel catering. This prospectus was produced by the Manchester Polytechnic Publication Unit for that year. “Our objective is the same as yours – your success.” The introductory … Continue reading
Super intrigued by this strip of photos found at Hollings featuring a young couple whose relationship moves swiftly from a pinball game to the bedroom via some fabulous wallpaper and a rather minimal ‘dinner for two’… I hope their mothers don’t see this! Continue reading
We were contacted by Alison and Edward Livesey – Edward is the grandson of LC Howitt, architect of the Toastrack. Alison and Ed have kindly allowed us access to some of their personal archive. Here is a drawing of two fashionable young ladies from 1921, signed Leonard C. Howitt. Continue reading
Manchester Modernist Society has been delving into the dusty corners of the Toastrack and as we expected, have started to turn up some marvellous things. Two files of black and white contact sheets containing some astonishing photos have found their way into our possession, and frankly there’s enough material here to keep us happy for … Continue reading
“So, why not take the train to Manchester and have a slap up lunch and a hair do – you’d be well in pocket!” A lovely Pathe news clip from 1961. Continue reading
The Toastrack Museum is our online archive – a selection of 52 items found in an around the Hollings Campus to commemorate 52 years. Items will be selected by our researchers as well as by students and staff at the Campus. If you want to suggest an item for the Museum, add a comment below. Continue reading
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