Manchester is home to the national museum of democracy – the fascinating People's History Museum (PHM) – not only celebrating ‘ideas worth fighting for’, but holding the largest collection of political and trade union banners in the world. These impressive banners – many of which have been part of…
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Newly opened EXHIBITION: Open Exhibition at HOME Running until March 2020, HOME’s Manchester Open Exhibition (pictured above) – a major open-entry art show celebrating the creative talent of people from across Greater Manchester – is now open. HOME’s gallery has been filled with work from 500+…
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Hundreds of languages will be shared and celebrated in events across the city as Manchester gets ready to celebrate International Mother Language Day between 20th and 22th February. International Mother Language Day is celebrated globally each year on 21 February after UNESCO adopted the…
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The third instalment as part of an ongoing series for Haunt Manchester by Dr Peter N. Lindfield FSA, exploring Greater Manchester’s Gothic architecture and hidden heritage. Peter’s previous Haunt Manchester articles include features on Ordsall Hall and the Mancunian Gothic Sunday School of St…
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Do you know folk horror when you see it? Manchester Folk Horror Festival III is preparing to plunge attendees into an esoteric realm of live music, weird art, film, spoken word, talks and much more exploring the genre on Saturday 1 February within The Northern Quarter’s hidden haven of The Peer Hat…
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Retailer will open new store in Barton Square, The Trafford Centre Trafford, January 24 th , 2020 – Primark, the international retailer that offers high quality fashion at value for money prices, will open its new store at intu Trafford Centre on March 20 th . Primark The Trafford Centre will be the…
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A century of archive film of Manchester, the inspiration of a poetry collection and considering the city as an imagined place – all play a part in the haunting new film Mancunia; to be premiered on Thursday 6 February at HOME. The screening will start at 6.30pm, followed by a question and answer…
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What’s nicer than going for a lovely drink with your little fella in tow? Not a lot. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of some pubs where your furry best friend will receive a warm welcome. From cosy gastropubs to swanky bars, here’s our pick of a few of the best dog-friendly boozers in…
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The UK’s brightest celebrations. As the dark streets light up, welcome in the Year of the Rat this weekend in Manchester. Featuring the famous red lanterns, a glittering golden dragon, live performances and the legendary Dragon Parade. This year there is a new parade route, starting at…
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The second instalment as part of an ongoing series for Haunt Manchester by Dr Peter N. Lindfield FSA, exploring Greater Manchester’s Gothic architecture and hidden heritage. From the city’s striking Gothic features to the more unusual aspects of buildings usually taken for granted and history hidden…
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