Greater Manchester

Properties and events in Greater Manchester

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'Rights not Charity' - Disability Activism and the Suffragette Movement

60-62 Nelson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M13 9WP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for our Heritage Open Days event on the history of disability activism and the suffragettes. We will have our usual museum activities, as well as a craftivism table, and an information point all about disability activism and social movements.

250th Manchester St.Mary's Scout Group Heritage Garden Party

Ellen Street, Droylsden, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M43 7YA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our Scout Group was formed in 1916 and we have a long history of providing fun, friendship and fresh air in our scout hut and garden. We are holding a Heritage Garden Party to celebrate our history with displays, garden games and refreshments.

A display of local architecture

Portland Basin Museum, Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL7 0QA
In person
Pre-booking not required

Using museum collections and archives images, there will be a display relating to local buildings, landmarks and sites of architectural interest. Also a display about the local Co-operative Movement prepared by Tameside Local History Forum.

A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch

Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

A nostalgic look back at the history of buildings across Didsbury by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.

Agecroft Cemetery Tour

Agecroft Cemetery, Langley Road, Pendlebury, Salford, Greater Manchester, M27 8SS
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join the Friends of Salford Cemeteries Trust and Salford Bereavement Services for a guided tour of Agecroft Cemetery, its history, buildings and some notable burials.

Alexandra Park Manchester Heritage Centre

Claremont Rd, Moss Side, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 7JL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Exhibitions and films about the history of the Alexandra Park

Ancestry and family history taster session

Eccles Library, Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M30 0TU
In person
Pre-booking required

Come to a taster session where we will look at Ancestry Library Edition and give you some hints and tips to start researching your own family history! This will be a relaxed and informal session.

Apple Hunt in Bailey's Wood

Bailey's Wood, Grange Park Road, Blackley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9 7AF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and look for magic apples with Friends of Bailey's Wood!

Archives Tour

Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 1SE
In person
Pre-booking required

Tour of our Archives room at Bolton Central Library.

Ashton Old Baths Historical Tour

Stamford Street West, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7FW
In person
Pre-booking required

AOB is delighted to open it's doors to the public for an exclusive tour. You will have the opportunity to see the original internal brickwork design & artefacts, along with where the old swimming pool was and the modern day stunning architecture!

Avro Heritage Museum

Woodford Aerodrome, Chester Road, Woodford, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 1AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to visit The Avro Heritage Museum at Woodford and experience the histotical importance and legacy of the world famous aircraft manufacturing company, A V Roe & Co ltd. (Avro). A full range of exhibits with aircraft from 1909 to 2011.

Bamford Chapel and Norden URC.

Norden Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 5PQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come take a look around this historic building and find out more about its fascinating history. Bamford Chapel has been at the heart of the community since 1801. Come and take a look around and listen to an illustrated talk to learn more about the fascinating social history of this non-conformist chapel.

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Manchester - A Hindu place of worship

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8BQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A modern building incorporating traditional design and artwork with guided tours provides an insight into Hindu beliefs and practice.

Behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio

People's History Museum, Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3ER
In person
Pre-booking required

Go behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio at People's History Museum. Learn about the world’s largest collection of trade union and political banners, how they were made and how they are cared for today.

Bells of St Paul’s

St Paul's Church, Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, SK15 2PT
In person
Pre-booking not required

St Paul’s Parish Church Stalybridge will be open to the public on Saturday, 13thSeptember with the opportunity to view our bell tower and enjoy our Saturday cafe. A warm invitation is extended to all.

Boothstown Village Hall

9 Vicars Hall Lane, Worsley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 1JF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Boothstown Local History Event

Bramhall Parish Church Heritage Open Festival

St. Michaels Avenue, Bramhall, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK7 2PG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bramhall Parish Church was built in the early 20th century with a distinctive tower being added by George Pace in the 1970's. Our building received Grade 2 Listing in December 2024 and this is our first Heritage Open Day.

Brookfield Church Open Weekend

Hyde Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M18 7EF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and learn about Brookfield Church, from its inception by Richard Peacock and design by Thomas Worthington. Discover the story of 'Beyer, Peacock and Company', founded by Richard Peacock in Gorton and its links to Brookfield Church.

Brushes and Bold Letters: Signwriting talk with Andy Russell

Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK12 1RB
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for an engaging demonstration and talk on traditional signwriting, with an opportunity to have a go yourself.

Children’s Voices and Archives for Community Action: the Marcus Rashford Mural Collection

Manchester Central Library, St. Peters Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 5PD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Archives for Community Action: Marcus Rashford Mural Collection