Always Has Been: Chapter 1: The Great Monkey Escapade of Manchester, 1853

In 1853, Manchester experienced an amusing spectacle when a monkey from a traveling circus escaped its enclosure. This agile primate roamed freely, navigating city streets, disrupting markets, and perching on rooftops, much to the delight of local residents. The incident captivated onlookers, creating a lively yet comedic scene as a crowd gathered in an attempt to recapture the monkey. The escapade concluded when a local ingeniously used a basket of fruit to entice the wayward creature back, to the relief of onlookers and circus staff.