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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Ethan Davies

'Manchester's giant cranes make me feel at home in a living city'

Fan Boy Three has been on Stevenson Square for nearly 20 years now, and it’s easy to see why.

The niche game store is packed full of the latest board games, features a cafe where you can casually play a friend, and a huge play space downstairs where role-play activities take place — for everyone from first-time players to the most experienced aficionado.

When the MEN visits, the first signs of spring are coming out. Northern Quarter has the familiar quiet buzz, and it extends into the shop.

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