Historic England Launches New Map Revealing a Century of England From the Air
Historic England has launched its new Aerial Photography Explorer - which for the first time allows users to search and explore an online map showing...
Manchester is invited to a Big Fat Asian Wedding
Decades of South Asian henna, dance and wedding traditions to be celebrated in Manchester
A project to explore the rich heritage of South Asian wedding...
300-year-old mince pie recipe revealed
Newcastle University Library archivists have uncovered a mince pie recipe from 1733.
The recipe book is part of the Blenkinsopp-Coulson (William) Archive. William Lisle Blenkinsopp...
Back to the 1970’s Archeologists dig up the famous Reno club
Archeologists from the University of Salford will be digging back to the 1970s music scene at Manchester’s former Reno Club.
They will be joined by...
The Guardian honours its Manchester roots as it turns 200
The Guardian and Manchester City Council are proud to unveil a new commemorative plaque at 3 Cross St, today, marking the site of the...
Gorton Monastery launches volunteering programme
Gorton Monastery is about to embark on its biggest volunteer recruitment initiative to date.
The Monastery Trust is looking to recruit up to 60 volunteers...
How 11th November 1918 was marked in Manchester
It was a fine morning in Manchester on the 11th November 1918, the day that saw the fighting in the greatest war that the...
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...
Hookey on hand as Salford firsts celebrated with unveiling of stunning sculpture
The city that had England’s first public library, first public park, and first horse drawn tram service – amongst many other firsts - has...
New exhibition will explore transformation of Salford
A fascinating new exhibition starting next month will look at Salford throughout its redevelopment phase during the 1960s and 70s.
‘Invisible Cities: Salford before, during...