BBC to screen documentary about the Hacienda
It’s 40 years since the opening of this legendary Manchester nightclub and music venue which unleashed the acid house and rave scene, brought us...
Madame Tussauds has immortalised Manchester-born Suffragette and feminist trailblazer Emmeline Pankhurst,
Madame Tussauds in London today has immortalised Suffragette and feminist trailblazer Emmeline Pankhurst, with her new figure to be unveiled in the attraction on...
David Williams-Ellis is the artist behind a permanent tribute to legendary triumvirate Colin Bell,...
Manchester City have revealed that world-renowned sculptor David Williams-Ellis is the artist behind a permanent tribute to legendary triumvirate Colin Bell, Francis Lee and...
Stockport’s ‘Cockleshell Hero’ to be honoured
The bravery of the ‘Cockleshell Hero’ Royal Marine James Conway will be honoured with a permanent memorial to be unveiled on Sunday 10th December...
Pictured-Hope Hospital in photo collection giving extraordinary insight into pre-NHS healthcare
A fascinating collection of more than 4,000 photographs uncovered in the Historic England Archive is giving up its secrets after more than 70 years...
Our Emmeline gets her Traditional pour
The creation of Hazel Reeves’ sculpture of Emmeline Pankhurst reached its dramatic climax this week, as the traditional ‘pour’ took place. With the molten bronze that will...
Monton’s famous landmark to be restored
A Monton landmark is to be restored thanks to funds from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The bid, which was successfully made by Monton...
Town Hall Tales uncovered as part of unique arts project
A new project telling some of the countless fascinating personal stories connected to Manchester Town Hall has been launched.
The Our Town Hall engagement project,...
Construction of a memorial to mark the Bradford Colliery underway
Construction has begun on the creation of a memorial to the Bradford Colliery as part of the Bradford Pit Project, despite coronavirus impacts.
Set up...
Emily Williamson shortlisted statue designs are on display at Manchester Art Gallery
Four shortlisted designs for a statue of eco pioneer and founder of the RSPB Emily Williamson (1855-1936) have gone on display at Manchester Art...