October 5, 2026 → December 14, 2026 · Event

Threads of a City: The Manchester Tapestry Project – Stitching Workshops

Join the Manchester Tapestry Project stitching team and help embroider the rich stories, histories and heritage of Greater Manchester into a remarkable new community artwork.

December 8, 2026 → December 8, 2026 · Event | Online event

Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture 2026 – Britain and the Refugee Crisis in the Long Twentieth Century: Why Labels Matter

Join Manchester Histories and the Manchester Centre for Public Histories and Heritage for the annual Sam Johnson Memorial Lecture on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Professor Tony Kushner will explore Britain’s historical responses to refugees, examining how language and labels have shaped attitudes towards those seeking safety.