Manchester City Council gives planning permission for the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue
Planning permission for the Emmeline Pankhurst statue has been granted by Manchester City Council Planning Committeeduring an historic meeting held on 8 February 2018. This means that...
Helen Pankhurst launches #RadicalManchester campaign celebrating ‘birthplace of progress and innovation’
A campaign celebrating #RadicalManchester’s role as the ‘birthplace of global innovation and progress’ has been launched by Marketing Manchester Mbassador Dr Helen Pankhurst.
Timed to coincide...
The Haçienda Nightclub and Chetham’s Library feature among the top 10 places for Music...
The Haçienda Nightclub and Chetham’s Library,has been included in the top 10 of a new UK heritage list standing alongside the Parsonage where the Bronte...
Playwright’s new work marks centenary of women getting the vote
A play written by a University of Salford lecturer marks the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote.
One Simple Idea, by award-winning playwright Louise...
Oldham Archives saved for future public use
An “outstanding” historic trove of documents, newspaper clippings and images has been saved and will be accessible for public use at the new Oldham...
Manchester’s Landmark buildings could be preserved forever in immersive virtual reality
Manchester’s landmark architecture could be forever preserved in virtual reality to allow people to revisit former buildings where they once stood.
Computer and architecture experts...
Pankhurst Trust Launches Centenary Celebrations
The Pankhurst Trust kick started a monumental year of celebration last night (22 January) with the ultimate ‘house party’ to mark 100 years since...
Emmeline Pankhurst’s words to mark BBC choral commission on 100 years of women’s suffrage
A brand new choral commission to mark the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in the UK by the BBC.
The Pankhurst Anthem is a choral...
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...
Timothy Spall and Vanessa Redgrave to star in new film about Lowry’s relationship with...
Filming is due to start later this month in Manchester on a new film which will shed light on the artist LS Lowry's relationship...