What makes Christmas music Christmassy? University Professor may have the answer
Professor Darren Sproston, who is the Director of the School of Arts and Media at the University of Chester, has been exploring the well-known,...
Just how many people were at Peterloo?
As the bicentenary of the event in which at least eighteen people lost their lives and hundreds were injured, a Warwick University PHD student...
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Launches Appeal to Re-create Elizabeth’s Bedroom
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is about to embark on a new chapter, as it launches a campaign to re-create Elizabeth’s bedroom as it would have...
Royal ‘love letters’ revealed as evidence of an unwelcome pursuit
A series of newly transcribed letters between the then-future George IV and his family’s sub-governess Mary Hamilton have shed fresh light on their relationship....
Rare example of surviving air raid siren in Hale is listed after Historic England...
A rare example of a surving air raid siren, located on Cecil Road in Hale, has been listed at Grade II by the Department...
Historic Salford House has been listed
A Victorian house with links to Blackpool Tower has been added to Salford’s local heritage list by Salford City Council.
Cleveland House at the...
Salford Premieres First Ever Immersive Music & Culture Trail
In what is destined to be a memorable debut, Salford’s first interactive trail that celebrates the incredible legacy of the city’s music and cultural...
Hidden Histories, Hidden Historians – new exhibition telling the histories and stories of people...
Manchester Histories is proud to present the Hidden Histories, Hidden Historians exhibition at Archives+ in Manchester Central Library from 11th November 2017 until 31st January 2018.
Hidden Histories,...
Last surviving Dam Buster to give talk at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park will play host to a very special visitor in April.
Under the wings of Concorde, the last surviving British member...
Missive from a militant: new Annie Kenney Letter revealed
A previously unknown letter from local suffragette, Annie Kenney, is to go on display for the first time at Gallery Oldham.
Working-class political activist and...