Victorian ‘model dress’ recreated by Fashion Design lecturer
A modern reimagining of a 19th century ‘model dress’ that a Manchester art gallery put on display in an attempt to influence women’s “habits...
Manchester’s Midland hotel sold for £115m
Manchester's iconic Midland Hotel has changed hands for £115m in a deal that sees the Swedish hotel investment company Pandox partnering in the transaction with Fattal...
Ceramic pavement unveiled to commemorate James Joule in Sale
A ceramic pavement to commemorate the birth of a notable scientist has been unveiled in Trafford.
The artwork was unveiled in Worthington Park, Sale, in...
Special screening for film which documented the transformation of Salford
For its 50th anniversary, ‘The Changing Face of Salford’ is being shown at The New Adelphi Theatre at the University of Salford, in an event in...
Turing Pardon architect calls on tech giants to step in and save hero’s memory
The architect of Alan Turing's pardon and Turing's Law has called on tech giants to step in and save the WWII hero's memory.
The calls...
David Olusoga to chair discussion on diversity in statues and public memorials in Manchester
David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History at The University of Manchester, is chairing a special panel discussion on the debate around statues and...
‘Did You Know’ project delves into the history of graves in Philips Park Cemetery
Visitors to Philips Park Cemetery in north Manchester will be able to step back in time thanks to the historical sleuth work of the...
North West Film Archive footage reflects on coronation celebrations from the past
North West Film Archive (NWFA) at Manchester Metropolitan University has released a moving compilation of film from their collection, showcasing how people in the...
Halle archive to go online from this Sunday
Have you ever fancied dipping your toe into the Hallé’s rich and extensive 165 year old archive? From anywhere in the world?
On Sunday 21stJanuary...
In praise of Manchester’s Dry bar
The Dry Bar on Oldham Street losed its doors last week.
First opened in 1989 by Factory records and envisioned as being the bar equivalent...