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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
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Rooms Of Our Own
A project to reveal the hidden ‘herstory’ of the Pankhurst Centre at Manchester Histories' brand new permanent space at Manchester Central Library
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Remembering the 1826 Weavers Uprising in East Lancashire
This blog has been written by Dr David Scott. David works at The Open University and is a world leading expert in the field of Criminology. He is the founder and chair of the Weavers Uprising Bicentennial Committee.
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Manchester Histories and Museum Shop Sunday
Museum Shop Sunday is coming, and we are delighted to be taking part!
