New book tells the story of Manchester’s female Trade Unionist
The Mary Quaile Club have announced the publication of the first biography of Mary Quaile, written by Bernadette Hyland and Michael Herbert.
This book tells...
Queen’s Park marks a right royal milestone
Bolton’s Queen’s Park celebrates its one hundred and sixtieth birthday this Sunday with music, dance and activities.
Today’s visitors find a park that, thanks...
The Corinthians: Change-making Manchester documentary to air on BBC Four
Feature length documentary, The Corinthians: We Were The Champions, from Manchester production company Films Not Words, has been acquired by the BBC and will...
Fair to celebrate Rochdale’s role as the birthplace of the co-operative movement
A major fair celebrating Rochdale’s role as the birthplace of the worldwide co-operative movement is coming to Rochdale town centre this month.
Taking place in...
From silver screen to street art – giant mural revealed in Rochdale
An epic new mural has been unveiled in Rochdale town centre, and it’s the biggest of them all. On a huge wall on the...
New exhibition celebrates Kellogg’s Trafford Park legacy as cornerstone of Greater Manchester life
A new free exhibition at Trafford Local Studies & Archives Centre (Sale Waterside) is celebrating nearly 90 years of Kellogg’s at Trafford Park, ahead...
New Portland Basin Museum exhibition explores Tameside’s medical past
The recent addition looks at the history of medicine locally, including the development of Tameside Hospital. Named ‘An Apple a Day’, it combines objects...
Salford celebrates 100 years with centenary ‘Dreamed a Dream’ golden ale
As Salford celebrates 100 years since becoming a City, Lark Hill Brewery, the University of Salford’s own micro-brewery specialising in craft and artisan beers,...
Discover Salford’s hidden heritage during centenary celebrations
A new heritage trail has been launched across Crescent in Salford, inviting people to explore the stories, people and moments that have shaped the...
Brand new podcast ‘Salford Voices’ celebrates city’s residents and artists in its 100th year
Award-winning Salford based arts company Art with Heart launches a brand new podcast on 21 April; four episodes and a series of mini episodes...