How to take photos in Manchester

Manchester Victoria dome 1
Originally uploaded by vulgarcriminal.

Technically I shouldn't really have a photo of this. The bar staff at Manchester Victoria shouted 'no photography!' at Mr. Me when he whipped out his real camera. I managed a few shots, mine is point and click.

We wandered down to the reception area and asked how we would go about getting photography passes. It turns out it's different for train stations than almost anywhere else.

Here's a run down of what to be prepared for if you want to take photos of tourist attractions in Manchester (or possibly anywhere else.)

Manchester Town Hall

- You must sign a release denying any commercial copyright.

Manchester Victoria

- Permission is available from Bridgewater House on Bridgewater Street. It may take a day or so to actually get the release form. When you do, you have to notify the train station duty manager. Information is available off Platform 3. (Just let the ticket fascists know you're not travelling!)

Manchester Art Gallery
- Oddly, unlike many US galleries, you can actually take photos here. They require a similar release form to the Manchester Town Hall saying the photos will not be sold.

I'm guessing that other places, like Manchester Piccadilly train station and the Manchester Museum are probably similar.

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