German industrialist and Marxist philosopher Friedrich Engels lived in Manchester in the early 1840s and was employed by his father’s cotton thread manufacturing firm in Weaste. During his time in Manches...
Amidst the modern high-rises and arterial roads of Salford stands an improbable survivor of the Elizabethan age: Ordsall Hall. With its striking black-and-white timber framing, soaring Great Hall, and cen...
Greater Manchester favourites The Lathums have announced a very special hometown gig series for 2027, but what do we actually know about this successful four-piece? The Lathums: local band history F...
The owners of Simply Books, voted Independent Bookshop of the Year for the North of England at the 2025 British Book Awards, have announced that they are embarking on the next chapter with the launch of t...
One thing we love here in Manchester is a good curry, so much so, we even have a mile of curry houses to satiate our cravings. Now, Manchester restaurant Zouk Tea Bar & Grill is bringing back its popu...
There are plenty of weird and wonderful buildings and structures we walk past every day in Manchester without a second thought - namely the Vimto statue, or even the National Football Museum - and one of...
A landmark Greater Manchester mansion linked to Agatha Christie has been brought to market, giving buyers the opportunity to own a unique piece of literary history. Abney Hall, a striking Victorian mansio...
Caves possess a mystical quality, feeling more like landscapes from Arthurian legend or Mordor than everyday life. Just on Manchester's doorstep, high above the floor of the Peak District’s Manifold Valle...
Manchester offers plenty of scenic spots for fresh air and beautiful countryside, but just an hour from the city lies Pendle—one of the most mysterious and historically rich areas in the UK. Home to 2% of...
Celebrating 24 years since the release of Michael Winterbottom’s iconic film, 24 Hour Party People makes a much-heralded return to UK and Irish cinemas on 9 October 2026, and Greater Manchester is set for...