Manto (Manchester Gay Bar/1990-2013) r crumb shirt TX (1965 – 1986)

TX (1965 – 1986)

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Long before slogans went viral

Candle Bar stood on Amsterdam Avenue between West 74th & 75th Streets as one of New York City’s most enduring and beloved gay bars — and the last of its kind on the Upper West Side

but its heartbeat stayed the same: strong drinks

Manto (Manchester Gay Bar/1990-2013) r crumb shirt TX (1965 – 1986)MANTO Manchester, UK (19902013) Manchester Tomorrow Seen and Proud. When MANTO opened on Canal Street in 1990, it wasnt just another gay bar it was a statement. At a time when many queer venues still hid behind blacked out windows and discreet doors, MANTO threw open its glass faade and invited the world to see inside. Big plate glass windows facing the street made one thing unmistakable: Founded by Carol Ainscow and Peter Dalton as a modern, vibrant