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History of Manchester – 1. Mamucium
The first in a series about the history of one of the world’s most historically important cities. I’ll be looking into the very origins of Manchester – from an insignificant nowhere in an obscure corner of Europe to a valuable … Continue reading
Preview: Frog Friday Live 4 — FROG BLOG MANCHESTER
Tune in this Friday – 15th of May, for our latest instalment of Frog Friday Live from Manchester Museum, live at 1pm on our Twitter and Periscope channels. Watch the video below for a highlight of what we will be … Continue reading
Manchester on Lockdown
Footage of Manchester, UK, during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Shot on my way home from work in the city. The places shown are some of the busiest places in the city and would usually be teeming with people and cars … Continue reading
Take a virtual walk on the right side of Wilmslow Road & support your fave local business — lost in withington
As the government announcement was made in March, all small businesses such as cafés, shops or pubs were obliged to close. The same goes for all our fave spots in the Withington village. But there are still various ways how … Continue reading
Manchester Jewish Museum on Cheetham Hill Road is under renovation process — CHB
The Manchester Jewish Museum located on Cheetham Hill Road is under refurbishment process after winning £2.9 million grants from Nation Heritage Lottery Funds. An extension will be built and Grade II* listed building will be renovated and refurbished. All the … Continue reading
Sport in History Podcast 33 – Veronica Smith’s paper on the Victoria Baths — A London Journal
Sport and art in this week’s podcast brought to you by the British Society of Sport History in association with the Institute of Historical Research with Veronica Smith’s paper on the stained glass in the Victoria Baths, Manchester. Sport in History … Continue reading
Arresting people for begging clearly doesn’t work – so now Manchester is trying a new approach – I Love Manchester
Beg, get arrested, go to court, get fined, repeat. This is the pattern that vulnerable people across the country caught begging find themselves caught up in, all thanks to an archaic law called the Vagrancy Act. This 196-year-old law criminalises homeless … Continue reading
The incredible history of Withy Grove Stores round the back of the Printworks — propermanchester.com
It looks like it’s always closed… The incredible history of Withy Grove Stores round the back of the Printworks — propermanchester.com
10 steps to revitalising Stretford town centre — Just Step Sideways
Stretford Mall, Stretford Arndale, The Precinct, whatever you call it; Stretford Town Centre has been on a steady decline for some time now. After years of waiting for the old Tory Trafford Council to take action and nothing happening, it … Continue reading
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