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,...
British and Italian menswear connections investigated in new project
The cultural and industrial connections between UK cities and Milan, and how they’ve influenced British menswear will be investigated in a new research network.
Locating...
Battle of Britain commemorative event in Trafford
The brave servicemen and women who fought in the Battle of Britain are to be honoured at a special commemorative anniversary event in Trafford.
Trafford...
First image from Mike Leigh’s Peterloo is released
The first image from Mike Leigh’s historical drama Peterloo have been released.
Three years in the making and starring Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley, Philip Jackson, Karl...
Be Part Of The Victoria Baths Story
On Thursday 1 March (4pm-7pm), Victoria Baths is hosting a Volunteer Open Day, giving people the chance to explore one of Manchester’s most incredible historic buildings and to discover how they can...
A big step towards finally recognising Oldham’s working class Suffragette
The Annie Kenney Project has taken a huge leap forward this week, with the clay statue formally being handed over to the Foundry.
It’s a...
Did Your Ancestors Attend this Ball?
Manchester’s premier five-star hotel, The Lowry Hotel, is appealing for help in hunting down the attendees of the original Manchester Ball held...
Central Library archivists Save our Sound Heritage with digital technology
A new project being run by Manchester archivists will save more than 5,000 vulnerable sound recordings over the next five years, by digitising them...
Manchester Town Hall bells to fall silent as work continues on restoration project
Manchester Town Hall’s fabled eight-ton hour bell, Great Abel, will temporarily cease to chime from noon on Thursday 25 June, as work on the...