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‘My Words’ – Museum of Colour and Manchester Poetry Library
The Manchester Histories Salons are returning – and are now in person and online!
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International Mother Language Day 2023 – Manchester City of Literature Exhibition
Throughout February and March, we are delighted to be working with Manchester City of Literature who have an exhibition available to celebrate International Mother Language Day, showcasing our international connection to the other UNESCO Cities of Literature and celebrating Manchester’s work at home
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Manchester Histories Salons: The Hidden Cornbrook and Pomona Rewilding
Join Dr John Piprani, University of Manchester Archaeology Technician, and Dr Nick Overton, University of Manchester Post-Doctoral Research Associate, as they trace the hidden, underground journey of the River Cornbrook, passing through Manchester’s complex subterranean architecture and ending in the Manchester Ship Canal.
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Streetwise Opera Re:sound
Find out more about the creative impact of Manchester's Worker Bee, the rebellious spirit of Mancunians, and the history of Piccadilly Gardens on the Re:sound team...
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Manchester Histories Salons: The Literature of Samuel Bamford and Elizabeth Gaskell
Explore early Victorian Manchester's literary scene through the writing of Samuel Bamford and Elizabeth Gaskell, and their portrayal of working-class life.
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Manchester Histories Salons: Manchester – A City on the Frontline
Delve into the city's history of politics, culture, science and world 'firsts', and consider whether Manchester was – and still is – a city punching above its weight
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May is Local and Community History Month!
The aim of the month is to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general to the local community and encourage all members of the community to participate.
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Manchester Histories Salons: RNCM and Manchester’s Music Heritage
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Northern College of Music through a spotlight on archives, musicians past and present, and Manchester's rich music heritage.
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Common Ground
Common Ground explores the stories and significance of Greenham Common protest camps.
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Discover Medieval Manchester Talk
We are taking part in Manchester Medieval Quarter Festival!
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Invisible Cities Walking tours on 29th September and 6th October
Invisible Cities offer walking tours of Manchester that showcase some of the city's historical landmarks and explore the social projects that make the city what it is. Our experienced tour guides, all of whom have been affected by homelessness, simply live and breathe the city, and offer their own personal insight into the past, present and future.
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60th anniversary of Doctor Who!
23rd November 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who and its hugely influential theme tune, realised by electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire.
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