Philippa Vishnyakov
@revealmcr.bsky.social
Manchester Green Badge Tour Guide. Walks and tours. The original lunchtime Manchester Netwalks for business.
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Researching women in the footnotes of Manchester history.
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www.revealmanchester.co.uk
Researching women in the footnotes of Manchester history.
16 November 1811 John Bright was born in Rochdale. MP for Manchester and later Birmingham, he was anti-slavery, anti-war and an advocate of free trade. His statue stands in Albert Square Manchester.
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
16 November 1811 John Bright was born in Rochdale. MP for Manchester and later Birmingham, he was anti-slavery, anti-war and an advocate of free trade. His statue stands in Albert Square Manchester.
15 November 1757 Food shortages and high prices led to a riot (the Shudehill Fight) in Manchester. Rioters attacked soldiers with stones, killing one. The troops fired, killing three rioters and leaving more wounded.
November 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
15 November 1757 Food shortages and high prices led to a riot (the Shudehill Fight) in Manchester. Rioters attacked soldiers with stones, killing one. The troops fired, killing three rioters and leaving more wounded.
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This week 1821 eccentric Rev Joshua Brookes died. He performed mass baptisms and marriages at what is now @mancathedral.bsky.social during Manchester's industrial boom. As described in novel The Manchester Man, he is said to have paused burial services to fetch sweets with ‘a child’s love for toffy'
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This week 1821 eccentric Rev Joshua Brookes died. He performed mass baptisms and marriages at what is now @mancathedral.bsky.social during Manchester's industrial boom. As described in novel The Manchester Man, he is said to have paused burial services to fetch sweets with ‘a child’s love for toffy'
This week 1821 eccentric Rev Joshua Brookes died. He performed mass baptisms and marriages at what is now @mancathedral.bsky.social during Manchester's industrial boom. As described in novel The Manchester Man, he is said to have paused burial services to fetch sweets with ‘a child’s love for toffy'
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 AM
This week 1821 eccentric Rev Joshua Brookes died. He performed mass baptisms and marriages at what is now @mancathedral.bsky.social during Manchester's industrial boom. As described in novel The Manchester Man, he is said to have paused burial services to fetch sweets with ‘a child’s love for toffy'
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13 November 1986 The Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled at Lincoln Square, Manchester. Lincoln had praised Mancunians for their support in the American Civil War and sent relief during the resulting Cotton Famine.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
13 November 1986 The Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled at Lincoln Square, Manchester. Lincoln had praised Mancunians for their support in the American Civil War and sent relief during the resulting Cotton Famine.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
13 November 1986 The Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled at Lincoln Square, Manchester. Lincoln had praised Mancunians for their support in the American Civil War and sent relief during the resulting Cotton Famine.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
November 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
13 November 1986 The Abraham Lincoln statue was unveiled at Lincoln Square, Manchester. Lincoln had praised Mancunians for their support in the American Civil War and sent relief during the resulting Cotton Famine.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
Photo: statue now repositioned in the square.
12 November 1865 Elizabeth Gaskell died. Her novels sympathetically portrayed the lives of workers in industrial Manchester. She enjoyed travel, socialising, food. On evenings out in Paris she would ‘make a buzz of talk, look at fine dresses, and I come home hungry as a hawk about one am’.
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
12 November 1865 Elizabeth Gaskell died. Her novels sympathetically portrayed the lives of workers in industrial Manchester. She enjoyed travel, socialising, food. On evenings out in Paris she would ‘make a buzz of talk, look at fine dresses, and I come home hungry as a hawk about one am’.
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11 November 1913 In the early hours, a bomb destroyed the cactus house at Alexandra Park Manchester, planted by Suffragette Kitty Marion. This was part of an escalating, violent campaign of bombs, arson, and chemical attacks, by the WSPU under the direction of Christabel Pankhurst.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
11 November 1913 In the early hours, a bomb destroyed the cactus house at Alexandra Park Manchester, planted by Suffragette Kitty Marion. This was part of an escalating, violent campaign of bombs, arson, and chemical attacks, by the WSPU under the direction of Christabel Pankhurst.
11 November 1913 In the early hours, a bomb destroyed the cactus house at Alexandra Park Manchester, planted by Suffragette Kitty Marion. This was part of an escalating, violent campaign of bombs, arson, and chemical attacks, by the WSPU under the direction of Christabel Pankhurst.
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
11 November 1913 In the early hours, a bomb destroyed the cactus house at Alexandra Park Manchester, planted by Suffragette Kitty Marion. This was part of an escalating, violent campaign of bombs, arson, and chemical attacks, by the WSPU under the direction of Christabel Pankhurst.
10 November 1665 Charles II granted a charter to Chetham’s school and library, Manchester, incorporating the charity governed by 24 feoffees (trustees).
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 AM
10 November 1665 Charles II granted a charter to Chetham’s school and library, Manchester, incorporating the charity governed by 24 feoffees (trustees).
9 November 1909 Architect Thomas Worthington died. His Manchester works include the Albert Memorial in the centre of Albert Square, Minshull St Courts, Memorial Hall (pictured). His designs for Manchester Town Hall were rejected in favour of those by Alfred Waterhouse.
November 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
9 November 1909 Architect Thomas Worthington died. His Manchester works include the Albert Memorial in the centre of Albert Square, Minshull St Courts, Memorial Hall (pictured). His designs for Manchester Town Hall were rejected in favour of those by Alfred Waterhouse.
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This week in 1923 Salford’s Rat Week was ‘taken up with enthusiasm’ as the rat executive officer advised on steps to rid premises of the vermin.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
This week in 1923 Salford’s Rat Week was ‘taken up with enthusiasm’ as the rat executive officer advised on steps to rid premises of the vermin.
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Last few days to visit The Secret Public. The exhibition explores the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture. 🏳️🌈
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Last few days to visit The Secret Public. The exhibition explores the influence of LGBTQ performers, artists and activists on mainstream pop culture. 🏳️🌈
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
Free entry. Visit Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Open until Saturday 15 November 2025.
📓Gay Power, 1970 with cover photo by Diana Davies
This week in 1923 Salford’s Rat Week was ‘taken up with enthusiasm’ as the rat executive officer advised on steps to rid premises of the vermin.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
This week in 1923 Salford’s Rat Week was ‘taken up with enthusiasm’ as the rat executive officer advised on steps to rid premises of the vermin.
Reposted by Philippa Vishnyakov
6 November 1906 Sylvia Pankhurst, born in Old Trafford, was released from Holloway prison after serving two weeks for a protest at the House of Commons demanding votes for women.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
6 November 1906 Sylvia Pankhurst, born in Old Trafford, was released from Holloway prison after serving two weeks for a protest at the House of Commons demanding votes for women.
6 November 1906 Sylvia Pankhurst, born in Old Trafford, was released from Holloway prison after serving two weeks for a protest at the House of Commons demanding votes for women.
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
6 November 1906 Sylvia Pankhurst, born in Old Trafford, was released from Holloway prison after serving two weeks for a protest at the House of Commons demanding votes for women.
Reposted by Philippa Vishnyakov
5 November 1980 Manchester was declared a Nuclear Free City and was subsequently joined by others to form Nuclear Free Local Authorities. Manchester City Council formally supports the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, in force from 22 January 2021.
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
5 November 1980 Manchester was declared a Nuclear Free City and was subsequently joined by others to form Nuclear Free Local Authorities. Manchester City Council formally supports the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, in force from 22 January 2021.
5 November 1980 Manchester was declared a Nuclear Free City and was subsequently joined by others to form Nuclear Free Local Authorities. Manchester City Council formally supports the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, in force from 22 January 2021.
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
5 November 1980 Manchester was declared a Nuclear Free City and was subsequently joined by others to form Nuclear Free Local Authorities. Manchester City Council formally supports the International Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, in force from 22 January 2021.
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4 November 1868 A celebration at the Free Trade Hall marked the anniversary of Manchester adopting the Saturday half-day holiday (1843) in a deal brokered by William Marsden and other members of Manchester Athenaeum. Marsden is buried at St John’s Gardens.
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
4 November 1868 A celebration at the Free Trade Hall marked the anniversary of Manchester adopting the Saturday half-day holiday (1843) in a deal brokered by William Marsden and other members of Manchester Athenaeum. Marsden is buried at St John’s Gardens.
4 November 1868 A celebration at the Free Trade Hall marked the anniversary of Manchester adopting the Saturday half-day holiday (1843) in a deal brokered by William Marsden and other members of Manchester Athenaeum. Marsden is buried at St John’s Gardens.
November 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
4 November 1868 A celebration at the Free Trade Hall marked the anniversary of Manchester adopting the Saturday half-day holiday (1843) in a deal brokered by William Marsden and other members of Manchester Athenaeum. Marsden is buried at St John’s Gardens.
3 November 1885 A conference on the subject of cholera was held in Manchester Town Hall.
November 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
3 November 1885 A conference on the subject of cholera was held in Manchester Town Hall.
1 November 1887 LS Lowry was born in Stretford. His paintings included scenes of industrial Manchester and Salford. His statue sits at the bar of Sam's Chop House.
November 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
1 November 1887 LS Lowry was born in Stretford. His paintings included scenes of industrial Manchester and Salford. His statue sits at the bar of Sam's Chop House.
This week in 1882 the first degrees of the Victoria University were awarded at Manchester Town Hall. The federal university had been established in Manchester with Owens College soon joined by colleges in Liverpool and Leeds, before each were granted separate university charters.
October 31, 2025 at 7:49 AM
This week in 1882 the first degrees of the Victoria University were awarded at Manchester Town Hall. The federal university had been established in Manchester with Owens College soon joined by colleges in Liverpool and Leeds, before each were granted separate university charters.
30 October 1986 The Smiths played the Free Trade Hall Manchester.
October 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
30 October 1986 The Smiths played the Free Trade Hall Manchester.
29 October 1851 The furniture and decorations used during Queen Victoria's visit to Manchester were sold at a £472 loss. The Queen had observed ‘the order and the good behaviour of the people… were the most complete we have seen in our many progresses through capitals and cities’.
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 AM
29 October 1851 The furniture and decorations used during Queen Victoria's visit to Manchester were sold at a £472 loss. The Queen had observed ‘the order and the good behaviour of the people… were the most complete we have seen in our many progresses through capitals and cities’.