🍂Crafting Connections-Autumn Workshops🍂 Join us for 10 creative workshops at Manchester Histories Hub! Weaving, singing, sketching & storytelling, every Weds, 2-4pm from 24th Sept-26th Nov. Perfect for ages 55+ (but open to all)! Relax, get creative, & connect. FREE Book: bit.ly/CCWorkshopsA

🍂Crafting Connections-Autumn Workshops🍂 Join us for 10 creative workshops at Manchester Histories Hub! Weaving, singing, sketching & storytelling, every Weds, 2-4pm from 24th Sept-26th Nov. Perfect for ages 55+ (but open to all)! Relax, get creative, & connect. FREE Book: bit.ly/CCWorkshopsA

FREE OPEN WEEKEND at Science and Industry Museum Sept 19–21, 2025 | 10am–5pm Join us for 3 days of heritage celebrations, behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on fun & more! 🔗 scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk

🚂 All Aboard for an Unforgettable Ride Through History and into the Future! Join us at the Victoria Gallery and Museum, Liverpool (5–7pm) for talks, discussions & future-focused ideas on how rail can transform again. 💡 Free event book ahead! bit.ly/AllAboardPan...

🚂 All aboard for the future of rail! Join us on Saturday 13 Sept at Metal, Edge Hill Station for FREE creative workshops with artist Claire Weetman. 🕤 10:30am–12:30pm 🕑 2:00pm–4:00pm Imagine what train travel will look like 200 years from now! Book your place: bit.ly/FutureRailWo...

🚂 All aboard for the future of rail! Join us on Saturday 13 Sept at Metal, Edge Hill Station for FREE creative workshops with artist Claire Weetman. 🕤 10:30am–12:30pm 🕑 2:00pm–4:00pm Imagine what train travel will look like 200 years from now! Book your place: bit.ly/FutureRailWo...

Writing the Journey – A Metropoetry Workshop Hop aboard as we trace the Liverpool to Manchester railway line through fresh eyes and moving words. No poetry experience needed - just curiosity! 📍 Metal, Edge Hill Station 📅 Sat 13 Sept | 1–5:30pm 🎟️ FREE – Book now: bit.ly/MetropoetryW...

Step into the Time Travellers Tea Room, Where Manchester’s stories come to life! Starting from 13th Sept, join us for a warm, welcoming space to: 💬 Share your memories 🧳 Bring personal objects & explore their past 📚 Dig into local archives 🤝 Connect with others Free, book: bit.ly/TimeTravelle...

Step into the Time Travellers Tea Room, Where Manchester’s stories come to life! Starting from 13th Sept, join us for a warm, welcoming space to: 💬 Share your memories 🧳 Bring personal objects & explore their past 📚 Dig into local archives 🤝 Connect with others Free, book: bit.ly/TimeTravelle...

THE LONG TABLE Reflecting on Queer Up North 1992–2002 with Lois Weaver Join us for a unique 'dinner' party where conversation is the only course, celebrating a decade of trailblazing LGBTQ+ arts in Manchester. 📍 AVIVA Studios (@factory_international) 📅 Tue 2 Sept, 18:30–21:00 🎟️ bit.ly/LongtableQUN

Thanks to @mcrhistories.bsky.social for inviting me as one of the network members of the Hidden Group www.thehidden8.com/about2

A great time at this year’s #DCDC2025 conference at Durham this year. So many take homes and brilliant conversations to re-invigorate, re-connect, make new connections and learn from. Also a mooch round a place I hadn’t visited before and a chance to see some brilliant buildings and exhibits.

THE LONG TABLE Reflecting on Queer Up North 1992–2002 with Lois Weaver Join us for a unique 'dinner' party where conversation is the only course, celebrating a decade of trailblazing LGBTQ+ arts in Manchester. 📍 AVIVA Studios (@factory_international) 📅 Tue 2 Sept, 18:30–21:00 🎟️ bit.ly/LongtableQUN

Some pictures too. Well worth visiting the Living Worlds Gallery, in Manchester Museum, where this was held if if you’re ever nearby. As well as this gallery, there’s also the very special South Asia gallery. I love teaching in these galleries. www.flickr.com/photos/15124...

Video now available of the Manchester book launch for my new book Vanished. A huge thanks to @mcrhistories.bsky.social for hosting the event, and @davidolusoga.bsky.social for being such a generous interlocutor. #skystorians #extinction #HPS #STS #HistSci www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfPF...

🎉 New Staf Appointment! We're delighted to welcome Yussuf M'Rabty as our Community Development Producer. He'll lead creative community engagement from the Manchester Histories Hub exploring heritage, wellbeing & shared stories. 📷 Bethany Chambers #ManchesterHistories #Community #Heritage

📢Manchester Histories are seeking a dynamic Digital Project Manager to lead & support the digital initiatives for the This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories project. Deadline: July 14, 5pm. Apply here: bit.ly/MHJobs3 Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Manchester City Council.

📢Manchester Histories are seeking a dynamic Digital Project Manager to lead & support the digital initiatives for the This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories project. Deadline: July 14, 5pm. Apply here: bit.ly/MHJobs3 Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Manchester City Council.

📢Manchester Histories is seeking an organised Project Manager to lead This is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories Project. Deadline: July 14, 5pm. Apply here: bit.ly/MHJobs3 Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Manchester City Council.

We’re looking for volunteers! Whether you’re passionate about the past, enjoy working with people, or just want to gain new skills and meet new faces - We’d love to hear from you. 👉 Get involved today Email:[email protected] #ManchesterHistories #VolunteerManchester #GetInvolved

We’re looking for volunteers! Whether you’re passionate about the past, enjoy working with people, or just want to gain new skills and meet new faces - We’d love to hear from you. 👉 Get involved today Email:[email protected] #ManchesterHistories #VolunteerManchester #GetInvolved

📢We’re excited to announce our 2025 10th Anniversary Heritage Project 📢 Watch this space for more details! Thanks to UK Heritage Fund and our wonderful partners, @mcrhistories.bsky.social, Manchester Central Library & @thejohnrylands.bsky.social 📸| Andrea Pazos #deliaderbyshireday #deliaderbyshire

TODAY: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

TOMORROW: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

Celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 with the HiDDEN Network & Manchester Histories!🎉Drop by Manchester Central Library next week for a FREE event packed with activities, inspiring stories & friendly chats about heritage,culture & community & discover how you can get involved. Book: bit.ly/HiddenVolDay

Celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2025 with the HiDDEN Network & Manchester Histories!🎉Drop by Manchester Central Library next week for a FREE event packed with activities, inspiring stories & friendly chats about heritage,culture & community & discover how you can get involved. Book: bit.ly/HiddenVolDay

📢 HiDDEN Network is recruiting! HiDDEN are seeking an inspiring, forward-thinking Independent Chair to lead their vibrant community of heritage organisations into an exciting new chapter. Find out more & apply here: bit.ly/IndependentC... 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2025, 5pm

1 WEEK: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

🎉 Celebrate Volunteers Week with HiDDEN Network & Manchester Histories! 🗓️Mon 2 June, 2–7pm 📍Manchester Central Library Explore, connect & be inspired by heritage volunteers. 🎟️ Free, drop-in event. Booking encouraged, reserve a place here: 🔗 bit.ly/HiddenVolDay #HiDDENNetwork #Volunteersweek

Interested in creative health? Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-c... #festivaloflibraries

IN 1 MONTH: Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

📢 HiDDEN Network is recruiting! HiDDEN are seeking an inspiring, forward-thinking Independent Chair to lead their vibrant community of heritage organisations into an exciting new chapter. Find out more & apply here: bit.ly/IndependentC... 🗓️ Deadline: 6 June 2025, 5pm

Very interesting post from the excellent @erinbeeston.bsky.social on the opening pagent of the Stockton & Darlington Railway 200 festival recently. For @mcrhistories.bsky.social - great to see #RailwayHistory being ... historicised! #Railway200 manchesterhistories.co.uk/news-list/al...

Join us with @mcrhistories.bsky.social as we unveil a new Heritage for Wellbeing toolkit, sharing insights into its development as you join in with an activity. 🗓️ 4 June ⏰ 1pm 📍Bolton Central Library 🎟️ Book (free): www.eventbrite.co.uk... #festivaloflibraries @mcrcityoflit.bsky.social

A few weeks back I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of #rail200 #SDR200 with @mcrhistories.bsky.social who are overseeing regional plans for #Rocket2030 here's my reflections on the event & contrasts with 20th century railway celebrations 🚂 manchesterhistories.co.uk/news-list/al...

Manchester's Queer Histories MH & Queer Up North, in association Contact, invite you to an evening of reflection, dialogue & discovery. Hosted by acclaimed writer & curator Greg Thorpe, featuring four ground breaking organisations. 📅Tues 29 April 7-8.30pm 📍Contact 🎟 Free - Book bit.ly/QUN29TH

If you're interested in the rich and diverse history of the region and/or public engagement, this is a great opportunity.

There's still time to apply for the Community Development Producer role at Manchester Histories! Don't miss this chance to make an impact—apply now! bit.ly/ComDevProduc... Apply by 7 April 2025, 10AM

I had the pleasure of joining the @mcrhistories.bsky.social gang visiting #rail200 launch, who are busy planning #Rocket2030 manchesterhistories.co.uk/projects/roc...

📢 We're hiring! Manchester Histories is looking for a Community Development Producer to lead an exciting engagement programme & transform our Hub into a vibrant, inclusive space for diverse histories. 📅 Apply by 7 April 2025, 10:00 AM. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/ComDevProduc...

It was good to be at a meeting of the groups coming together to make Rocket 2030 a success. We heard about the experience of Railway 200 and there were updates from the different sub-groups.

🚨 Happening tomorrow! 🚨 Join us on 22nd March 2025 for the launch of Jill Woodward 1948-2023 – Feminist, Artist, Activist, Nurse, Mother & Grandmother. Explore her powerful art & activism, from feminist cartoons to Manchester cityscapes. 🗓️ Exhibition: 18 Mar – 8 May 2025 📍 MH Hub

📢 We're hiring! Manchester Histories is looking for a Community Development Producer to lead an exciting engagement programme & transform our Hub into a vibrant, inclusive space for diverse histories. 📅 Apply by 7 April 2025, 10:00 AM. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/ComDevProduc...

📢 Join us on 22nd March 2025 for the launch of Jill Woodward 1948-2023 – Feminist, Artist, Activist, Nurse, Mother & Grandmother. Explore her powerful art & activism, from feminist cartoons to Manchester cityscapes. 🗓️ Exhibition: 18 Mar – 8 May 2025 📍 MH Hub bit.ly/JillWoodward...

📢Our friends at The Lowry have an exciting new research role! LS Lowry, The Lowry & the City of Salford: 1887 to 2025 📖✨ Find out more and apply here: 🔗 bit.ly/LowryResearc... Lowry Turns 25! #Lowry25 #ResearchOpportunity #Salford

📢 Crafting Connections Week 2: Pattern Book 🎨📖 Join us as we explore the power of patterns and how colours & design enrich our surroundings! 🌈✨ 📅 Tuesday 11 March 2- 4pm 📍 Manchester Histories Hub, Manchester Central Library 🎟 Free Entry - Book Here: bit.ly/CraftingConn...

LIMITED TICKETS RELEASED: On Monday we are welcoming @adamrutherford.bsky.social + @davidolusoga.bsky.social Their discussion will navigate human history, evolution, migration & how Empire continues to shape life in Britain today 📍Martin Harris Centre 📅10/03 🎟️ FREE Book: ow.ly/shgL50ULKnP

🚨 Join us tomorrow for Weave Together! 🚨 Discover the rich history of handloom weaving & the work of filmmaker Sam Hanna, who captured Lancashire’s textile heritage. No experience needed—just come along, get creative, and share stories! 🎨🧶 Free - Sign up here: bit.ly/CraftingConn...

🎉 New Staff Appointment at Manchester Histories 🎉 We are delighted to introduce Abbie Hawkins as our new General Manager at Manchester Histories! 🙌 With her people-focused approach and a true passion for social history and co-production, Abbie is a fantastic addition to our team.