Happy Birthday- 175 years of the Summit Tunnel
“I will stake my charactor,my head,if that tunnel ever gives way so as to bring danger to any of the public passing through…..I dont...
11,000 year old pendant is earliest known Mesolithic art in Britain
One of the oldest pieces of art ever found in Britain
An 11,000 year old engraved shale pendant discovered by archaeologists during excavations at the...
Six Muslim women air their dirty lingerie at the Lowry
When cultures assimilate, there is a struggle to balance what part you have to leave behind and what new cultures you being in.
A play,...
Exciting times ahead as Manchester’s Jewish museum plans for expansion.
These are exciting times for Manchester's Jewish Museum and About Manchester takes a look.
Amongst the clothing and haberdashery stores, the cafe's and the takeaways...
El Gato Negro lifts the curtain on its King Street home
Last night, February 18, saw the media launch of the widely anticipated El Gato Negro, attended by highly respected food and drink writers from...
100 years ago in Manchester
An Ancoats man was charged with attempted murder.Twenty one year old Samuel Hill quarrelled with his sweetheart nineteen year old Ellen McDermott who was...
A Salford WW1 conscientious objector’s story is brought to life
A specially-written 'Living History' performance, No Power on Earth, will accompany the Working Class Movement Library exhibition To End All Wars thanks to £9,800...
Changing lives: Discovering Gaskell’s home drives teacher’s stroke recovery
Mancunian teacher Nicholas Duffy was left with no feeling on his left-hand-side after a stroke in January 2014.
“I was unable to focus or concentrate...
The Imitation Game at Manchester Art Gallery
At the beginning of the 21st century, we are told that there are no boundaries between art, science and technology.
Over sixty years since Alan...
Love letters sent by Manchester’s baby.
"Dear Duck Duck, you are my wistful enchantment" Not a message that will be appearing on any Valentine cards this weekend but over sixty...