Groundbreaking exhibition traces Manchester University and city’s legacies of transatlantic enslavement
Opening at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library on 20 September 2023, the ‘Founders and Funders: Slavery and the building of a University’...
Council Leader honours pioneering Oldhamer
Oldham Council’s Leader has unveiled a blue plaque to commemorate a pioneer of the suffragist movement.
Councillor Arooj Shah revealed the newly installed sign to...
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...
Prolific Leigh architect recognised with Blue Plaque
architect known for designing many of Leigh’s historic buildings has been recognised with a Blue Plaque in the entrance to Leigh Town Hall.
James Caldwell...
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...
Wigan Warriors birthplace marked with Blue Plaque at Folly Field site
Blue Plaque has been unveiled at Folly Field, an important sporting location for Wigan Borough where rugby was first played in 1862.
Announced to coincide...
George Harrison’s mother ashamed to be female after Beatles Manchester concert
A concert in Manchester nearly sixty years ago by the Beatles made George Harrison’s mother ashamed to be female
Louise Harrison wrote in a...
Foundations of Victorian corn mill and a public weighing station among treasures unearthed...
The foundations of a Victorian corn mill and a public weighing station are among the treasures which have been unearthed at a major archaeological...
HIstoric England object to plans to demolish part of Manchester City Centre’s Industrial Heritage
Historic England are objecting to plans going before Manchester Council tomorrow which would see the part demolition of historic Grade II listed buildings in...
Lancaster Bomber Crew who crashed near the Irwell will be remembered
It’s nearly 80 years since they died in a World War II air crash but those connected with Lancaster bomber PB 304 will never...