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heritage A Tale of Manchester Life – Elizabeth Gaskell’s Manchester
Elizabeth Gaskell's House | 2 April 2023

A new exhibition exploring how Elizabeth Gaskell presented Manchester and its people through her novels and short stories, and the impact she had through her writing.

literature Women Adapting Women (online)
Elizabeth Gaskell's House | 8 March 2023

Join Elizabeth Gaskell’s House online for a revealing look at women’s classics of the 19th century and their re-invention for the small and big screen.

heritage Palace Theatre Heritage Open Day Tour
Manchester Opera House | 16 September 2022

Always wanted to take a peek around the glorious Palace Theatre?

heritage The Big Splash
Victoria Baths | 9 – 10 September 2022

For three days only, The Big Splash is your chance to swim at Manchester’s beautiful Grade II* listed Victoria Baths this September.

heritage Manchester Museum: Meet the South Asia Gallery Collective
The Whitworth | 23 July 2022

Get an insight into Manchester Museum’s ground-breaking South Asia Gallery, its development, vision and goals.

Part of South Asian Heritage Month Festival

festival South Asian Heritage Month Festival
The Whitworth | 22 – 23 July 2022

Manchester Museum is celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with an unmissable two-day festival featuring film, music, workshops and more.

heritage Hand Stitched Banner Making Workshop for adults
Manchester Central Library | 13 June 2022

Leading up to Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries will be holding a series of banner making workshops with artist Ibukun Baldwin.

heritage Hand Stitched Banner Making Workshop for adults
Manchester Central Library | 16 June 2022

Leading up to Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries will be holding a series of banner making workshops with artist Ibukun Baldwin.

families Behind the Scenes Tour
Manchester Central Library | 28 July 2022

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

families Behind the Scenes Tour
Manchester Central Library | 30 June 2022

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

families Behind the Scenes Tour
Manchester Central Library | 26 May 2022

Explore the areas not normally accessible to the general public at Central Library and discover how they tell the story of this iconic building.

literature International Women’s Day; Literary Letters (online)
Elizabeth Gaskell's House | 8 March 2022

Celebrate International Women’s Day through the private lives of three 19th century blockbuster women novelists and the ‘Queen of Science’ with live readings of their personal correspondence.

heritage A Masterclass: Queer History with Prof Charles Upchurch
Manchester Central Library | 24 February 2022

Pioneering research by US Historian Charles Upchurch asks when did the popular ‘GAY’ LGBT+/Human Rights Campaign really start?

heritage ¡No Pasarán! – North West International Brigade Memorial Group
Manchester Central Library | 12 February 2022

North West International Brigade Memorial Group invite you to ¡No Pasarán!, a day of commemoration of those who fought in the Spanish Civil War.

heritage Festive Winter Fair
Victoria Baths | 12 – 13 November 2022

At Victoria Bath’s Festive Winter Fair explore specially-selected stalls selling a variety of handmade artwork, jewellery, ceramics and food.