A rare Roman Temple has been discovered in Lancashire

Researchers at Lancaster University have discovered evidence of a Romano-Celtic temple under public land near Lancaster Castle - only the second of its type...

Portico Library could be transformed after being awarded development grant by The National Lottery...

The Portico Library in Manchester has successfully received initial support* through a Development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their project, Reuniting...

Bricktastic tribute to Bridgewater Canal

James Brindley carved the original in cheese, the Victorians built it in iron and now the Bridgewater Swing Aqueduct has been recreated in Lego. The...

Battle of Manchester Hill exhibition features pupils’ work

Primary school pupils have been commended for playing an important part in helping tell the story of the Battle of Manchester Hill in a...

Rave On – people of Manchester invited to recall their clubbing memories

Although Manchester and its music are famous around the globe, little is known about the communities which helped to build that reputation. Popular culture...

UK crowd-sourced history campaign marks 50 years since the first Moon landings

Ahead of this weekend’s full Moon,s campaign asking people across the UK to share their memories of one of the seminal moments of the...

Year long programme of Peterloo commemorations is coming to a finale Premiere of Peterloo...

Manchester Histories is bringing to a finale a year-long programme of activities carried out to mark the 200th anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre with...

A look back to the Past-Salford Cross

The old Salford Cross once stood outside the court house on Greengate until it was taken down in 1824. Nobody is quite sure when it...

Blue plaque unveiled in Flixton celebrates historic rights of way campaigners

A blue plaque has been officially unveiled to celebrate an historic victory for rights of way campaigners in Trafford. The Mayor of Trafford, Cllr Laurence...

University of Manchester and British Library launch unique record of NHS

unique historical record of the NHS captured by University of Manchester historians is to be archived for the nation at the British Library. Voices...