The Reno, Manchester facts for kids
The Reno was a famous social club in Moss Side, Manchester, England. It was a very important place for the city's West Indian community. The Reno, and another club called the Nile (which was upstairs), helped shape black culture in Manchester.
The club was located at the corner of Princess Road and Moss Lane East.
In 2017, the remains of the club were carefully dug up by archaeologists.
A Look Back: The Reno's Story
The Reno started in 1962. A person named Phil Magbotiwan opened it. Before it became The Reno, the building was a club called "The Palm Beach." This club was run by Roland West. The Reno was on the ground floor, and the Nile Club was just above it.
Music and Community
In its early days, The Reno was full of live music. Calypso bands often played there. Famous musicians like Lord Kitchener, who played the tenor saxophone, performed. Even the well-known West Indian cricketer, Clive Lloyd, visited often.
Both The Reno and the Nile clubs were known for staying open very late, sometimes until 5 or 6 in the morning. They were important gathering places for the community.
The Club's End and New Discoveries
The clubs closed in 1986. The building was then taken down. However, the site was not completely cleared away. Instead, it was filled in. In 2017, archaeologists started digging up the site. They found many interesting remains of the club.
The plan is to show these remains at a special exhibition. First, they will be at the Whitworth Art Gallery. After that, they will be moved to the Manchester Museum for a permanent display.
