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Manchester Histories
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Manchester Histories is an award-winning charity that works collaboratively to reveal, share and celebrate Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and heritage.

https://linktr.ee/manchesterhistories
📣 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...
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
October 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🍂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
September 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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
September 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
🚂 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...
September 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
🚂 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...
September 2, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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...
September 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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...
August 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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
July 31, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🎉 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
July 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
📢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.
July 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
📢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.
July 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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:yussuf@manchesterhistories.co.uk

#ManchesterHistories #VolunteerManchester #GetInvolved
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
May 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
🎉 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
May 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
📢 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
May 1, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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
April 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 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...
March 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
📢 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...
March 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📢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
March 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📢 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...
March 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🚨 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...
March 3, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎉 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.
February 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM