Councillor Jim Hudson, pictured in the shadow of the Irlam Steel works, 23rd June 1972.
One of the most recognisable buildings in Manchester's history.
Photo by Martin O'Neill of his late father Joe, taken during his dinner break at Regent Rubber in Peel Green. Taken in 1978.
The White Hotel venue is to close in January. The building will be demolished as part of ongoing regeneration around Strangeways.
Clint Eastwood on St Peter's Square, Manchester, June 1967. Eastwood was on a UK tour promoting 'A Fistful of Dollars'.
1953. City Police mounted section on the edge of Albert Square in the procession on a day celebrating the Centenary of the Grant of the Charter of Title of City to Manchester.
The Robin Hood in Stretford had a mystery fire last night, been closed for 8 years. Urmston Lane is still taped off there with police and fire still in attendance. There was an application to turn it into flats recently.
Wednesday 27th May,
A performed reading of excerpts from 'All The Devils" , by Jonathan Larkin followed by a panel discussion.
A new dark thriller
Open to the public - no booking required.
Wednesday 27th May, 7-9pm
Venue: Anthony Burgess Centre, Manchester M1 5BY
art by me
And simon writes for the guardian
Thrilled to be returning to Irish World Heritage Centre to launch Eva Gore-Booth: Irish Radical Poet, Rebel & Reformer @manchesterup.bsky.social
Apt to launch in the city Eva chose as her home. If you’re in Manchester 19 June drop by. Tickets free booking link👇
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The Irish poet and activist Eva Gore-Booth (1870-1926) led a life defiantly at odds with her aristocratic origins. Choosing to live and work
