Permanent Tim Bacon memorial planned
ALLIED London and Living Ventures have announced that they are examining ways in which a memorial to Tim Bacon might be established in Spinningfields.
Bar and restaurant entrepreneur Tim Bacon died earlier this month, following a 16-year battle with cancer.
His hugely popular Living Ventures restaurants dominate Manchester – from The Alchemist, Artisan and Australasia to Manchester House, The Grill on The Alley and Gusto.
A touching memorial and celebration held at The Albert Hall in his honour on Monday was attended by more than 2,000 people.
In a joint statement Michael Ingall, chief executive of Allied London, and Jeremy Roberts, chief executive of Living Ventures, said: “The Oast House and the Courtyard were the subject of a particular conversation very shortly before Tim’s untimely death so we want to find a way to commemorate Tim’s passionate contribution to Manchester and think he would appreciate something dedicated to his memory there in Spinningfields.
“Spinningfields is the home of several new ventures created by Tim and the Living Ventures team and was a source of inspiration and passion to him.
“One possibility is to look at incorporating something special into the urban landscape in and around the Oast House Courtyard. We are working on a design brief which will seek innovative and appropriate ways to achieve this aim, which will be presented to Tim’s family in due course.”
