How did Afflecks go from a quirky indie bazaar filled with "vulgar tat" to a tourist destination owned by a big property firm? In this week's episode, Mollie and Jack explore the history of a Manchester institution, including the role it played in supporting generations of hopeful artists and entrepreneurs, the myth of two missing Banksys, and the "eccentric hippies" who dreamed it up in 1982.With thanks to RHS Glow for sponsoring this week's podcast. If you find it a struggle every year to get into the Christmas spirit, we have the event for you.&nbsp;Glow&nbsp;is running at RHS Garden Bridgewater, from the 27th November all the way to the 30th December, with a series of awe-inspiring displays. There’s a brand-new illuminated trail that will enchant visitors of all ages with spectacular light shows every evening. Stroll through twinkling yew domes resembling hedgehogs, follow swirling snowflake lights and watch a thrilling light juggling show. Then kindle your inner glow with a glass of mulled wine and some roast marshmallows.﻿ Tickets are now available starting at just £12.95 for adults and £6.95 for children —&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/bridgewater-glow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>&nbsp;for tickets and more details.&nbsp;Recommendations:<a href="https://manchestermill.co.uk/p/how-afflecks-went-from-quirky-indie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How Afflecks went from quirky indie to part of a retail portfolio</a>, The Mill <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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