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Former Nello James Centre in Whalley Range

24th May 2024 | By Rebecca Mills

Whalley Range residents seek clarity on future of Nello James Centre after plans submitted for new homes

A new development at a former Nello James Centre has caused controversy among Whalley range residents.

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16th July 2023 | By Lesley O'Connor

British History with black people playing a positive part

British history with black people in it. Black people are not just slaves you were taught in school in the 1970s. Black British history is...

23rd February 2023 | By Joe Hylton

Andrew Simpson brings nostalgia to Chorlton with his large collection of historic photographs

Local historian Andrew Simpson has been collecting and publishing photographs of Chorlton in Manchester for many years. His books of images document the changing nature of this popular south Manchester suburb through the years.

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26th May 2022 | By Liam Taylor

POWER UP returns to the science and industry museum allowing visitors to experience the last 50 years of gaming

Manchester’s science and industry museum welcomes an interactive gaming experience that displays iconic video games released over the last five decades. POWER UP returns to...

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22nd October 2021 | By [email protected]

The Longest Act: UK law spanning 348 metres celebrates 200th anniversary at the People’s History Museum

A piece of legisaltion known as The Longest Act is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a display at the People’s History Museum in Manchester. The...

Mapping The City - Cover Art

28th October 2018 | By Katherine Relton-Grice

Mapping The City – new book explores the history of Manchester

Three Manchester academics have collaborated to produce a new book charting the history and development of the city. Manchester – Mapping The City chronicles the...

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21st November 2017 | By nq_admin

Moss Side church and community come together to share bygone memories

Residents have been sharing memories and archive footage of Moss Side as part of a nostalgic lookback at Alexandra Park An event was held last...