Shirley Baker exhibition set for take off at Wythenshawe Forum Library
Shirley Baker, the famous Manchester photographer, spent a day at the airport in 1987 capturing the experiences of passengers using the airport and a...
Stephenson’s Rocket returns to Manchester for first time in 180 years
Stephenson’s Rocket is to return to Manchester for the first time in over 180 years this September.
The iconic locomotive, which was built to run...
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...