New historic locomotive moving to East Lancashire Railway
East Lancashire Railway has adopted an 80-year-old battery-electric locomotive from Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.
The historic loco - built in 1944 - will appear...
The lost Rivers of Manchester to resurface this November
It was the idea of science student Geoffrey Ashworth who was studying for a doctorate degree at Manchester University. One day he watched as...
Manchester University Press announces their British Pop Archive book series
Manchester University Press will be publishing an exciting series of short books, taking inspiration from The British Pop Archive (BPA) which is currently housed...
Specialists complete restoration of town hall room named after Rochdale’s most famous son
A room which has been hidden from public view for decades has been fully restored as part of the wider transformation of Rochdale Town...
Manchester to celebrate the visit of the man who galvanised the opposition to the...
Manchester Cathedral and the Challenging Hate Forum are marking Thomas Clarkson Day on Thursday 26 October from 2.30-4pm.
On 28 October 1787, Thomas Clarkson gave...
New exhibition seeks to unpack Manchester’s colonial legacies
The University of Manchester has launched a new exhibition exploring the social and environmental legacies of North West England’s cotton industry, science and economy.
Taking...
Groundbreaking exhibition traces Manchester University and city’s legacies of transatlantic enslavement
Opening at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on 20 September 2023, the ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University’...
Council Leader honours pioneering Oldhamer
Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a blue plaque to commemorate a pioneer of the suffragist movement.
Councillor Arooj Shah revealed the newly installed sign to...
Salford Premieres First Ever Immersive Music & Culture Trail
In what is destined to be a memorable debut, Salford’s first interactive trail that celebrates the incredible legacy of the city’s music and cultural...
Prolific Leigh architect recognised with Blue Plaque
architect known for designing many of Leigh’s historic buildings has been recognised with a Blue Plaque in the entrance to Leigh Town Hall.
James Caldwell...