Have you ever considered your place within place? The layers of history, happenings, that hide under each foot; untapped stories that surround you? Exploring embodied landscapes in his work is artist Joe Duffy, who is also Senior Lecturer in Filmmaking at Manchester School of Art, Manchester…
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Over the past couple of weeks, organisations from across the world have shifted into a working from home culture for the foreseeable future as a result of COVID-19. Whilst this culture may be new to thousands of individuals, a lot organisations have been moving towards this practice for a long…
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For many children around the globe, schools have unfortunately been forced to close their doors, opening up millions of parents to the world of Home Education. In true Mancunian spirit, the same Greater Manchester venues that have sadly had to close their doors have worked hard to flip things on…
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Manchester arts venue HOME are spearheading a plan to take brand-new live experiences from the homes of artists into the homes of their audiences, defying the coronavirus outbreak. Homemakers is a series of newly-commissioned work which asks theatre and live art makers to create new works at home…
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Manchester has provided a backdrop and writing base for countless artistic endeavours across film, television, books and podcasts. This guide to Manchester in the media will enable you to get up close and personal with this incredible city while in the comfort of your own front room, whetting your…
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From the Peterloo Massacre in 1819, which galvanised the campaign for extending the vote, to Free Trade and the birth of the Trade Union movement, Greater Manchester’s political history has helped shape the world. In the 1840s, Friedrich Engels observations of the poor during his time in…
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By Anne Beswick There are bees all over Manchester, swarms of those sweetest and busiest of insects are everywhere. Even in the depths of winter they are here, on every bollard and bench, on buildings and bins all over our city. The bee is the symbol of Manchester and this city of industry is…
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Delving into medical treatments and procedures of the past is an immersive way to consider the hidden histories of medical care we now so often take for granted. The John Rylands Library (part of the University of Manchester) has a number of key artefacts linking to the history of medicine in its…
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The much-loved international horror and cult film festival Grimmfest – originating right here in Manchester – is offering a huge 50% off for filmmakers wanting to submit their films for entry, as well as revealing the exciting news of the award categories and judges for this year’s festival. Early…
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The tenth 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, Albert’s Schloss and Albert Hall, the Mancunian…
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