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....
Renovation of historic Middleton school is completed
One of the most important historic buildings in Middleton has been re-opened at a special ceremony following a £590,000 revamp by us and the National...
Blue Plaque to be unveiled to honour Tom Curry-victim of the Munich Air Disaster
On Sunday 4 February 2018, a special event is being planned to honour Manchester United's well-loved trainer, Tom Curry.
Tom Curry was a professional footballer-turned-coach,...
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...
No fanfare as Peterloo monument unveiled in City Centre
It cost a million pounds and has already caused controversy over disabled access but yesterday Jeremy Deller’s monument was unveiled without nobody there to...
Manchester COVID-19 history project given £1million
A University of Manchester team of researchers and volunteers who have been documenting NHS voices of COVID-19 since March, are to join forces with...
Manchester to celebrate the visit of the man who galvanised the opposition to the...
Manchester Cathedral and the Challenging Hate Forum are marking Thomas Clarkson Day on Thursday 26 October from 2.30-4pm.
On 28 October 1787, Thomas Clarkson gave...
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...
Council Leader strikes a chord for Rochdale Town Hall bells
Council Leader Councillor Allen Brett has urged national broadcasters to step out of the Westminster bubble and use the iconic sound of Rochdale's famous...
David Williams-Ellis is the artist behind a permanent tribute to legendary triumvirate Colin Bell,...
Manchester City have revealed that world-renowned sculptor David Williams-Ellis is the artist behind a permanent tribute to legendary triumvirate Colin Bell, Francis Lee and...