People of Manchester asked to tell the story of the city’s Black and Asian...
Historic England is calling on individuals, families and communities in Manchester to help tell the story of the city’s Black and Asian heritage over the last...
It’s back for its 5th edition-Manchester Histories Festival
Manchester Histories Festival, celebrating Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and heritage, is returning for its 5th edition over a long-weekender from 7-11 June 2018.
This year’s festival weaves Manchester’s vibrant story of...
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...
Call to people to hunt for our secret, forgotten or unknown memorials
A call for people to reveal the region's more obscure memorials has been made by Historic England.
The organisation wants photographs and information about lesser-known memorials,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...