It’s that time of year again… the market stalls are up, the lights are on, and supermarkets are dolloping cranberry sauce into every meal deal sandwich they can. Christmas in Manchester is a magical time of year, with the city transforming into a winter wonderland, and offering a whole host of events for you to... Read the rest of this entry →
Manchester is well-known for many things, with the music scene in particular being something the city has often been lauded for. Up there with music however, is the city’s massive sporting history, with Manchester being home to two of the world’s biggest football clubs, and facilities that enable us to be the home of the... Read the rest of this entry →
We previously looked at some of Manchester’s lesser known history facts, including the splitting of the atom happening there for the first time, and Rolls & Royce meeting at the Midland Hotel. But what about Manchester’s most significant points in time? We look back at five of the most important times and events to hit... Read the rest of this entry →
It goes without saying that our city has a rich, colourful history. The industrial revolution, that changed the way the world worked, started here, while the tragic Peterloo Massacre, which played a big part in our country becoming a democratic nation, took place here. Talking of democracy, suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst who paved the way for... Read the rest of this entry →
Last month, we looked at some of the best things you can do in Manchester during the warm summer we’re currently enjoying. Now, we turn the focus to the other of Davis Blank Furniss’s two locations, with our Glossop-based office being on the outskirts of the beautiful High Peak, a part of the Peak District.... Read the rest of this entry →
Manchester might be well known for being all grey skies and showers, but we do get hit with a little bit of sun every now and then. Last summer was sweltering in the city centre, with temperatures in June 2018 peaking at 30°C, while it looks set to be another hot and sunny season this... Read the rest of this entry →
As well as our central Manchester Deansgate office, Davis Blank Furniss have a team based in the lovely market town of Glossop, part of the beautiful High Peak district of the Peak District National Park. The High Peak is a beautiful part of the UK, packing in picturesque villages alongside stunning, untouched valleys. A couple... Read the rest of this entry →
Earlier this month, we spoke to a range of business based in the High Peak, asking them what they loved about the area. Contributions covered places such as the town of Glossop, where Davis Blank Furniss has an office, and villages like Castleton, Edale and Hayfield. Now, we’re turning focus onto our Manchester city centre... Read the rest of this entry →
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Karen Yates – Head of the Private Client team – summarises the key facts about making a Will during the current crisis
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