Opened since 1982 Afflecks Palace is an exciting place to shop and just witness.It has so much character and has and gives us faith in individuality. Why lose another part of Manchesters historic buildings like the Hacienda The threat of the building in the heart of Manchesters Northern quarter, could be redeveloped into unsightly apartments and offices.The rent for the traders is increasing and they are being forced to leave the building that has made many Mancunian smile throughout the years.