Calypso legend is honoured in Trafford
A calypso legend who arrived in the UK on the Windrush has been honoured in Trafford.
A blue plaque has been unveiled on the 75th...
Lowry painting to go on public display for first time in 57 years
A Lowry painting is expected to sell for between £4 to £6 million when it goes on auction next month at Christie’s in London...
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...
Deeds Not Words: Friends of the Pankhurst launches
The Pankhurst Trust is calling on individuals and businesses to ensure that the story of the women who won the right to vote lives on to inspire and empower...
Iconic Totem Pole to return to its rightful place in Salford
A totem pole is set to be put on display in Salford in the exact place it stood for 30 years.
The 32-foot high Canadian...
An emotional day for Oldham as Annie comes home
On Friday 14th, after two years of fundraising, Oldham received its stunning Annie Kenney statue in Parliament Square.
The event was opened by Jim McMahon...
Multi-million pound restoration for Science and Industry Museum’s Power Hall
The Power Hall at the Science and Industry Museum – one of the most beloved industrial heritage galleries in the country – is to...
New war memorial for ‘forgotten soldiers’ in Oldham
More than 2,500 ‘forgotten’ Oldham soldiers who died during or just after World War One will now have their names remembered at a ‘Garden...
Work begins to transform iconic Stockport building
Winters’ clock will soon chime again as work gets underway to transform this much-loved building into an exciting French restaurant.
The iconic Grade II listed...
Book detailing the the decline, dereliction, and revival of Gorton Monastery is published...
A fascinating first-person account of the decline, dereliction, and revival of one of Manchester’s most historic buildings is published for the first time.
Gorton Monastery,...