![]() ![]() When indie-rock met dance in the third summer of love. Photographed by Dave Swindells, Patrick Harrison and Peter J Walsh, SPIKE ISLAND is a visual encyclopedia of 80s/90s British street style. This is a book about the fans - who they were as defined by what they wore. The book is not about The Stone Roses as such - endlessly fabulous as they are. The location was Spike Island, Widnes, Cheshire. The occasion was a concert by The Stone Roses. At the peak of illegal rave culture and the Manchester era they helped usher in, Spike Island, once home to a number of chemical waste factories, offered The Stone Roses a perfect location for a concert in keeping with their signature mix of 60s rock n roll and 90s acid house.Ī photographic documentary of a legendary single day event held in the North of England on May 27, 1990. ![]() A year since the band had released their groundbreaking debut album to widespread acclaim, and a few months since their last live concert, the event drummed up predictably high levels of anticipation. On Sunday the 27th of May 1990, 30,000 people descended on a man-made island along the River Mersey to see The Stone Roses play a one-off gig. Click the map pin icon to view the location on a map.įor more information about Spike Island, the tours available, to book a ticket online (recommended) and to see the ferry times, click the "More info" button.Spike Island by Dave Swindells, Patrick Harrison and Peter J Walsh. Cobh is located 23 km south east of Cork city and is accessible by car and train. Cars may park free of charge at the Cobh Heritage Center and at Cobh Cathedral. Spike Island is located in Cork Harbour, and is accessed by ferry from Cobh at the Kennedy pier. The ticket price includes the ferry there (and back!) 15 minutes each way, a one hour guided tour followed by time to explore on your own and use the café. Visits to Spike Island typically last about 3½ hours. Spike Island was named Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards in September 2017, so if you are visiting Ireland, be sure to add a Spike Island tour to your agenda. In 2009 ownership was transferred to Cork County Council so that it could be developed as a tourist attraction, and in 2015, tours from Cobh commenced. In the later part of the 20th century, it served as the location of a youth correctional facility. It was not until July 1938 that soverenty was ceded to Ireland.įollowing the handover to Ireland, Spike Island was used as a military base for the Irish Army, the FCA (army reserves) and the Navy. Thus, the Royal Navy still occupied Spike Island. The site still retains some heavy artillary guns on display for visitors to see.Īlthough the Irish Free State was founded in December 1922 following the Irish War of Independence and subsequent Anglo-Irish Treaty, Spike Island was retained by the British (under the Treaty Ports provision). During the 18th century it defended against possible attacks from France and Spain. History of Spike Islandīefore its use as a prison, it served as a military fortress (since the early 17th century). Its largest structure is Fort Mitchel, a 200 year old prison fortress, which once held over 2300 prisoners. It is an island of 42 hectares (103 acres). Today: An award winning must-see tourist attraction. ![]() From a 6th century monastery, to a fortress, to a prison. Spike Island: The island with many histories.
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