DAY 3: Saturday 8th June 2024 – ‘R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza!
Manchester Histories second day of the 'R Histories Open Mic Extravaganza!
Celebrate the voices of local people and the diverse stories that shape our shared identity. Enjoy this kaleidoscope of narratives and performances as people from every corner of Greater Manchester come together to share tales, stories and histories with us.
Bring your own lunch to eat in the Performance Space.
Alternatively, there is a cafe inside Manchester Central Library serving hot and cold food and drinks.
Free.
Booking
Let us know you are coming: Book your place here.
List of events for your entertainment. These may be subject to change.
| Time | Saturday 8 June 2024 | Title / Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11.30 | Welcome | From your MC for today, Erin Beeston |
| 11.45 | Claire Robinson | I've seen it in 'Black and White!' A Story of Manchester's Victorian Press |
| 12.00 | Ralph Darlington | The Manchester and Salford Strike Wave of Summer 1911 |
| 12.15 | Bob Barber | The Building of The Manchester Velodrome, the History of the National Cycling Centre |
| 12.30 | Pam Armstrong | Original Poetry Reading Dedicated to The Great Omi, Belle Vue Showground Performer |
| 12.45 | Janette Sykes | Bread and Roses – The Remarkable Life of Hannah Mitchell |
| 1pm | Rory Chan | Life in Two Metropolises, A Brief History of Hong Kong since 1841 & Manchester Connections |
| 1.15pm | Colin Sykes | The history of BBC Piccadilly Studios in Manchester and the Birth of Ena Sharples! |
| 1.30pm | Richard Paul Long | Poetry of Angel Meadow |
| 1.45pm | Lauren Gradwell | Greater Manchester's RMS Titanic People, the Lives of 40 Local People |
| 2pm | Fen Columb-Hallewell | The history of Football and Theatre as a combined force for good - for community, rights and health! |
| 2.15pm | Ronan Stafford | The Most Audacious & Incredulous Lie Ever Told - Ruy Gonzalez de Clavijo, 1404 |
| 2.30pm | Yakub Qureshi, Dean Kirby, Chris Osuh | Everything But A Beach - A new podcast revealing the hidden history of the world's first modern city |
| 2.45pm | Charlotte Peters Rock | A Song About All the Small Museums of Manchester |
| 3pm | Farewell | From your MC Erin Beeston |
