Manchester Unfinished: The history of Manchester
The reason why Manchester and its surrounding combined authority had been selected as the first city for devolution deals has a lot to do with its history.
‘Leading the way’: Manchester and Japan forge new friendship link to salute students’ 1865 voyage
Manchester and southern Japanese prefecture Kagoshima came together today to commemorate the brave students who travelled to the UK – some to Oldham – in the 1860s to help further their country’s development.
Cottonopolis: The impact of Manchester’s cotton industry
Manchester is a well-known city across the world with transport links, sports teams and various industries that have a global appeal.
On this day: December 9, 1952 – Thousands left dead after Great Smog of London wreaks four days of havoc
The Great Smog of London is reportedly the worst air-pollution event in the history of the United Kingdom.
‘Something for everybody’: MM chat to creator of poster detailing ‘sophisticated’ Manchester’s history
Did you know that Manchester is the home of the industrial revolution or the place where the first programmable computer was made?
MM’s top five historic Manchester hot spots
City of football, musical capital and industrial hub – Manchester has many different guises.
‘The forefront of engineering’: Manchester says ‘innovative’ university campus will maintain rich heritage
The University of Manchester is confident their new £350 million engineering campus will encourage innovation and pioneering to build on the city’s engineering achievements and heritage.
VIDEO: Down Salford’s memory lane – and how the city took on Manchester
A Salford author is taking a visual journey through the city’s history in his latest book – and shedding light on the long-standing competition with neighbour Manchester.
Full steam ahead: Manchester’s MOSI celebrates city’s glories in Industrial Revolution
Power: From Muscle to Machine is the newest exhibit at Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry giving people the chance to learn about the city’s Industrial Revolution.
Body snatchers and pillarboxes: Strange but true Manchester tour unearths city’s secret past
The Strange But True guided tours return to Manchester to uncover the city’s hidden secrets, history and mysteries.