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‘You were never out of a job in Oldham’: How Deindustrialisation Affected Northern Mill Towns
To coincide with Manchester Histories exhibition 'Your Home, Your Voice, Your Place' at Gallery Oldham, Hannah Popplewell (MA History student at Manchester Metropolitan University) explores in her blog how deindustrialisation has impacted communities in Oldham.
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Manchester Histories are Manchester Culture Awards 2023 Finalists!
We are delighted to be nominated for a Manchester Culture Award.
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Your Home, Your Voice, Your Place: A Celebration of Community and Heritage
Manchester Histories and Great Places Housing Group launches new exhibition to celebrate 10th anniversary of Gateways to Oldham PFI initiative.
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From Public Baths to Community Landmark: A Look at the Fascinating History of the Manchester Victoria Baths
Find out more about Manchester's historic swimming pool and its transformation into a popular heritage, events and community venue. A blog post by Tesni Boughen.
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The newest recipients of Heritage Compass Networks Funding!
Manchester Histories is delighted to receive funding from Heritage Compass on behalf of the HiDDEN network.
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Breaking Chains with Knowledge: Working Class Movement Library
Discover more about the history and collections of the Working Class Movement Library. A blog post by Xinran Meng.
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The epitome of a diverse community: Manchester Jewish Museum
History of arrival and settlement - Where did Manchester's Jewish Community come from. A blog post by Xinran Meng.
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Linked by wheels and tracks!
Read about the history and collections of the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. A blog post by Xinran Meng.
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The Day the Cosmonaut Came to Manchester by Gurbir Singh
On April 12th 1961 Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin completed an orbit of the Earth to become the first human in space. Exactly three months later, he came to Manchester!
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Manchester Histories grant success!
Manchester Histories are delighted to receive grants from the GMCA Culture Fund & Manchester City Council's Cultural Partnership Grant. 2023 - 2026.
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Some Members of The Few: Part Two
The second blog by Geoff Simpson, a freelance writer who has studied the Battle of Britain for nearly 40 years. He has met, interviewed and corresponded with several hundred of “the Few”
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International Mother Language Day 2023 – Manchester City of Literature Exhibition
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
