New ‘memory map’ provides unique history of Jewish community in Manchester
A new digital ‘memory map’ that tells the stories of the Jewish community in Manchester between the wars has been produced by a University...
Plaque unveiled to honour Salford police officer murdered at Wigan station 126 years ago
A plaque commemorating a London and North Western Railway police officer (now British Transport Police) who was killed in the line of duty exactly...
David Olusoga to chair discussion on diversity in statues and public memorials in Manchester
David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History at The University of Manchester, is chairing a special panel discussion on the debate around statues and...
150 years young: Rochdale Town Hall marks historic milestone
Rochdale’s stunning town hall, widely considered to be one of the finest municipal buildings in the country, is turning 150 years old and residents...
Wigan unveils statue to celebrate its mining heritage
An official unveiling of a statue designed to commemorate Wigan Borough’s mining history is one of several events taking place this weekend.
Wigan town centre...
Hookey on hand as Salford firsts celebrated with unveiling of stunning sculpture
The city that had England’s first public library, first public park, and first horse drawn tram service – amongst many other firsts - has...
Salford firsts to be celebrated with stunning sculpture
The city that had England’s first public library, first public park, and first horse drawn tram service – amongst many others - has celebrated...
“Quite unsuitable for females” – 100 years since women’s football ban
2021 marks 100 years since the Football Association banned women’s football in England - to mark the anniversary, an expert from The University of...
Residents invited to get hands on with history as Rochdale town hall restoration continues
Local heritage enthusiasts are being offered the chance to play a unique role in the restoration of Rochdale Town Hall, with 14 rare and...
Manchester Archaeologists reveal origins of famous Stone Age monument
Archaeologists from the Universities of Manchester and Cardiff have discovered the origins of Arthur’s Stone, one of the UK’s most famous Stone Age monuments.
Manchester’s...