BBC commemorates the 80th anniversary of iconic de Gaulle broadcast

Today sees the 80th anniversary of General Charles de Gaulle’s historic first broadcast to occupied France from the BBC’s Broadcasting House. Just days after Paris...

Residents invited to get hands on with history as Rochdale town hall restoration continues

Local heritage enthusiasts are being offered the chance to play a unique role in the restoration of Rochdale Town Hall, with 14 rare and...
Commemorative motorway markers on the M62 running through Yorkshire and Lancashire have been granted protected status

M62 markers are given special status to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Commemorative motorway markers on the M62 running through Yorkshire and Lancashire have been granted protected status as part of the Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations They are...

A rare Roman Temple has been discovered in Lancashire

Researchers at Lancaster University have discovered evidence of a Romano-Celtic temple under public land near Lancaster Castle - only the second of its type...

Portico Library could be transformed after being awarded development grant by The National Lottery...

The Portico Library in Manchester has successfully received initial support* through a Development grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for their project, Reuniting...