Connecting people through histories and heritage

History Matters. It connects people with those who've gone before and those who'll come after. We support people to explore these connections. It's why our work is vital.

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Rocket 2030 Partnership: Celebrating 200 Years of the World’s First Inter-City Railway between Liverpool and Manchester

Funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and key partners secured to mark 200 years of the world’s first inter-city railway.

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Manchester Histories & Queer Up North Celebrate 1992-2002 Heritage

Funding from The National Lottery and The Granada Foundation celebrates the rich LGBTQ+ heritage of Manchester, England.

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‘A Tap, a Click, and a Thump’

World Premiere of an Immersive sound, music, light and text experience. Manchester Histories Festival 2024

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Music Commissions as part of Manchester Histories Festival 2024

The University of Manchester and Manchester Histories Festival presented an unforgettable evening of contemporary classical music to mark the launch of the Universally Manchester Festival which celebrated 200 years of history, education and innovation.

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'We believe that history belongs to everyone. Each one of us has a story to tell and a history to relate, and every person's and every group's history matters.'

Professor Hannah Barker, Chair of Manchester Histories

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