BBC commemorates the 80th anniversary of iconic de Gaulle broadcast
Today sees the 80th anniversary of General Charles de Gaulle’s historic first broadcast to occupied France from the BBC’s Broadcasting House.
Just days after Paris...
Residents invited to get hands on with history as Rochdale town hall restoration continues
Local heritage enthusiasts are being offered the chance to play a unique role in the restoration of Rochdale Town Hall, with 14 rare and...
M62 markers are given special status to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Commemorative motorway markers on the M62 running through Yorkshire and Lancashire have been granted protected status as part of the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations
They are...
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...