Welcome to the Manchester Bees, dedicated to celebrating one of Manchester’s most enduring icons. Here you can find a wealth of information about the bee, from its history to its presence around the city centre, from appearing on buildings to the streets. There’s also details about upcoming and past events and also about Manchester’s urban beehives.
Co-Operative Society Beehives
The beehive has long been one of the main symbols of the Cooperative movement, representing working together for the good of the whole.
STEM Bee – A Q&A with artist Kelly Stanford
A Q&A with STEM Bee artist, Kelly Stanford about her many bee-related projects.
The 22 Bees Project
The 22 Bee Project is an event to mark the anniversary of the Manchester Arena attack.
Mancsy Q&A
All about Mancsy’s Bee prints, which have been appearing on Manchester’s streets since January 2012.
Coat of Arms Bees – Manchester City Council
Granted to Manchester City Council in 1842, the coat of arms features seven bees flying over a globe. But why?
Manchester Civic Week Bee Medal
Learn about the Bee medals celebrating Manchester’s Civic Week of 1926.
Manchester City Council to make Bee available for use
Manchester City Council have made the Manchester Bee available to use for free under license.
The Bees of Piccadilly Place
Learn all about the bees that can be found in Piccadilly Place, including one hidden in plain sight.
City Centre Beehives – Manchester District & Beekeepers Association
Based in Heaton Park, the MDBKA’s main purpose is to promote the art of beekeeping.
Manchester Logo Bees
The Manchester Bee as a logo and design element for or businesses, sports teams and events.
Beehive Mill
The Grade II listed Beehive Mill can be found in Ancoats.
Coat of Arms Bees – University of Manchester
Dotted around University of Manchester’s Oxford Road and Sackville Street areas, you’ll see its coat of arms decorating buildings both inside and out.
The Daily Manchester Bee
Learn all about the Daily Manchester project running over on twitter.