📅 TOMORROW! Don't miss your chance to hear about This Is Us–our project to redefine Manchester's public spaces to reflect their diverse histories.

Join us this Wednesday for the next instalment in our Salon series—The Northern Art Workers’ Guild: An Untold Story. Authors Barry Clark and Richard Fletcher will reveal the story of a community of artists, architects, and makers who shaped Manchester. 🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/4tFn1JX

Salons at Manchester Histories are relaxed, early-evening gatherings where stories and conversations come to life. Join us next week as we explore the story of the Northern Art Workers’ Guild, a lesser-known chapter of Manchester’s creative past. 🎟️Reserve your free place here: bit.ly/4tFn1JX

Our Salon series returns this April! Join us as we explore an untold chapter of Manchester’s creative past — the Northern Art Workers’ Guild, est. 1896. We will be joined on the night by authors Barry Clark and Richard Fletcher. 🎟️ Book your free ticket here: bit.ly/4tFn1JX

There’s still time to apply for Manchester Histories Slam, part of Manchester Histories Festival 2026. Take the stage for 10 minutes and bring an untold, overlooked, or personal history to life! 🔗 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4dyhUGK ⏳ Deadline for applications is Friday 17 April.

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring Manchester Histories Festival to life —from welcoming audiences to supporting events behind the scenes. ⏳ Apply by Friday 1 May 🔗 Find out more here: bit.ly/4m4wwzR #MHF2026

Want to take part in Manchester Histories Festival 2026? We’re looking for storytellers, creatives, organisations, and community groups to get involved. Find out more & apply here: bit.ly/4c6QWVa

Exciting news 🎉 Manchester Histories is one of 14 organisations awarded funding through Manchester City Council’s Cultural Partnership Grants (2026–2029). 👉 Read more here: tr.ee/giseEA Our thanks to @mancitycouncil.bsky.social.

Save the Date: Manchester Histories Festival 2026! 📅 4–6 June 2026 📍 Manchester Central Library This year marks the 10th edition of Manchester Histories Festival, celebrating the theme Civic Pride. Stay tuned for more details and ways to get involved.

⏳ Still time to see River Stories exhibition & explore our relationships with local waterways through community-created artworks by Many Hands Craft Collective with artists Fiona Brehony & Liz Wewiora. 📍 Manchester Histories Hub 📅 Until 21 March 🔗

JUST ANNOUNCED: Responses to Ecological Crises through Creative and Civic Participation 📅 22 April, 12.30–2.30pm 📍 Contact Theatre, Space 0 🎟️ https://ow.ly/crB350Yq244 Join us for a research café exploring how art, research and movement can break down barriers faced by marginalised communities.

Join us for the next instalment in our Salon series: A Queer Scrapbook 🏳️‍🌈 📆 26th March | 6–7.30pm 📍 Manchester Histories Hub 🎟️ FREE tickets here: manchesterhistories.co.uk/events/salon... Organised in collaboration with @manchesterup.bsky.social

📣 We’re hiring! Manchester Histories is looking for an Administrator (part-time, £26k pro-rata) to help keep our award-winning charity running smoothly. 💼 Manage finances (QuickBooks) 📍 Hybrid – 2 days/week in our Manchester office 🗓️ Apply by 24 Nov 2025, 9am Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/MHAdministra...

📣 We’re hiring! Manchester Histories is looking for an Administrator (part-time, £26k pro-rata) to help keep our award-winning charity running smoothly. 💼 Manage finances (QuickBooks) 📍 Hybrid – 2 days/week in our Manchester office 🗓️ Apply by 24 Nov 2025, 9am Apply now ➡️ bit.ly/MHAdministra...

All aboard! Join as the journey towards celebrating 200 years of the world’s first inter-city railway continues. Hear updates, share ideas, and help shape this landmark project connecting Liverpool & Manchester. 📍 Manchester Central Library | 5.30–7.30 pm Free - Book Here: bit.ly/RocketNetwor...

Manchester Histories are absolutely thrilled to be finalists for Best Event at the Manchester Culture Awards 2025 for the Manchester Histories Festival! 🎉 Huge thanks to our incredible partners, funders, volunteers, and the brilliant audiences who make it all possible. #MCRCultureAwards

The People’s Papers: Revisiting 1970s Manchester Explore the activist & community print culture that helped shape Greater Manchester, with PhD researcher Arielle Lawson (@peoplespapers) 📅 Mon 4 Nov 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 Manchester Histories Hub, Central Library Free & open to all! Book: bit.ly/PeoplesPapers

Excited to join the Fumbo: Names, Traditions & Meanings celebration with Amani Creatives this Thu 2 Oct, 2.30–7pm at Manchester Central Library! Free dance & craft workshops, exhibition tour, curator’s talk, live music + tasty African food. Drop in!

🍂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

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