Manchester Histories

Square promotional graphic on a pink background for a Manchester Histories salon event titled A Queer Scrapbook. The poster features the book cover for A Queer Scrapbook: Britain and Ireland since 1945 at the centre. A quote reads “A beautifully illustrated compendium of LGBTIQ+ life.” Circular headshots of editors Matt Cook and Rebecca Jennings appear beside the book. Quote beside the headshots reads "A discussion with editors Matt Cook & Rebecca Jennings". Event details read: Thursday 26 March, 6–7:30pm, Manchester Histories Hub, Central Library, and online.

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...

MCR. Culture Awards 2025 Poster.

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

Images of local newspapers.

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 materials - Wool, Scissors for weave making activity.

People enjoying a Crafting Connections Session.

🍂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 materials - Wool, Scissors for weave making activity.

People enjoying a Crafting Connections Session.

🍂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

#RailwayBicentenary #TransportHistory #FutureOfRail #LiverpoolToManchester200 #ScienceFestival

Panel Discussion Poster, with Rocket All Aboard Ticket brand Logo.

🚂 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...

Creative Workshop Poster - Images of Rocket Brand Tickets.

🚂 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...

#Liverpool #ArtWorkshop #Railways #Community #FutureOfTravel

Creative Workshop Poster - Images of Rocket Brand Tickets.

🚂 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...

Led by Garance Marechal (University of Liverpool)
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

#RocketAllAboard #HeritageFund

Metropoetry Workshop Poster with Rocket All Aboard ticket logo design.

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...

Led by Garance Marechal (University of Liverpool)
Thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

#RocketAllAboard #HeritageFund

Time Travellers Tea Room Poster

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...

Time Travellers Tea Room Poster

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...

Lois Weaver, Its Queer Up North. Photo Credit Ian Tilton.

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

🎟️ Free but limited – book via Eventbrite bit.ly/LongtableQUN
🙏 Thanks to National Lottery players
📸 Ian Tilton

#QueerUpNorth #TheLongTable #LGBTQArts

Lois Weaver, Its Queer Up North. Photo Credit Ian Tilton.

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

Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction, Book Launch, Sadiah Qureshi in Conversation with David Olusoga, June 6th 2025, Photography Jonathan Keenan Photography Event held at Manchester Museum.

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...

Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction. Sadiah Qureshi in Conversation with David Olusoga. YouTube video by Manchester Histories

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...

Photograph of Yussuf M'Rabty by Bethany Chambers.

🎉 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 Logo & Text ' We're Hiring, This Is Us Digital Project Manager.

📢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.