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River Stories – Exhibition
A collaborative project by Many Hands Craft Collective, Fiona Brehony, Liz Wewiora, Manchester Histories and communities exploring our relationship to our local waterways.
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Salon – A Queer Scrapbook
Join us for the second Manchester Histories Salon, and find out more from two of the authors who created this beautifully illustrated compendium of LGBTIQ+ life.
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Salon | The Northern Art Workers’ Guild: An Untold Story
Manchester Histories warmly invites you to a Salon for The Northern Art Workers’ Guild and the Arts and Crafts Movement in Manchester. We will be joined by authors Barry Clark and Richard Fletcher for a book talk and Q+A on the untold story of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Manchester, featuring archival documents.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Histories Slam – FREE
Hear the absurd, fascinating, unexpected, and extraordinary side of Manchester history from 14 performers from across Greater Manchester.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Threads of a City – FREE
Add your own stitches to a stunning large-scale textile tapestry that reflects the stories, cultures, and history that shape Manchester.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Guided Tours – FREE
Explore Manchester’s histories through a series of guided tours and lively discussions taking place across the festival weekend.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Talks & Films – FREE
Explore this year's festival theme through a series of talks, presentations, and films.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Civic Pride Guided Tour – £15
With Sibby, Manchester Tour Guide
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Angel Meadow Tour -£20
With Bestselling Manchester History Author Dean Kirby
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Champs Camp Open Day – FREE
Join us for an afternoon exploring the Moss Side Boxing & Athletics Association and the Champs Camp Archive Project.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | Corsets & Kippers – FREE
Join us for the festival finale with Corsets and Kippers, a musical journey through wartime Manchester.
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Manchester Histories Festival 2026 | What is History For? – FREE
What is the purpose of history today? This all-day event features talks, workshops, and more on the uses and abuses of Manchester's past.
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