Spinningfields in Manchester in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Together Trust

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

1. The Together Trust Marker

Inscription. The charity
The Together Trust
was founded here as a
Night Refuge for Homeless Boys
by
Leonard Shaw & Richard Taylor
on 4th January 1870

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is January 4, 1870.

Location. 53° 28.716′ N, 2° 15.042′ W. Marker is in Manchester, England, in Greater Manchester. It is in Spinningfields. It is on Quay Street west of Little Quay Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 Quay St, Manchester, England M3 4AL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roy Castle OBE (within shouting distance of this marker); Norman Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Harry Secombe C.B.E.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Edward Frankland PhD FRS / Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe BA PhD FRS (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Charles Edward Stuart (about 90 meters away); Richard Cobden / Owens College (about 90 meters away); St. John’s Church Memorial (about 150 meters away); John Owens (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manchester.

Also see . . . Our History (Together Trust).

Our story begins in 1870 with two Sunday school teachers, Leonard Kilbee Shaw and Richard Bramwell Taylor. While volunteering at St Ann’s Ragged school, Manchester, they encountered the harsh realities facing children in Victorian Britain. Deeply moved by this experience, they worked tirelessly to give all young people a better start at life. 150 years later, we still share their mission.

(Submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 14, 2026

2. The Together Trust Marker

The plaque is located at the entrance to Sunlight House, Manchester's first skyscraper.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.