Manchester
Properties and events in Manchester
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'Rights not Charity' - Disability Activism and the Suffragette Movement
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.
A talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch
A nostalgic look back at the history of buildings across Didsbury by local historian Dr Diana Leitch.
Alexandra Park Manchester Heritage Centre
Exhibitions and films about the history of the Alexandra Park
Apple Hunt in Bailey's Wood
Come and look for magic apples with Friends of Bailey's Wood!
Behind the scenes of The Conservation Studio
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.
Boothstown Village Hall
Boothstown Local History Event
Brookfield Church Open Weekend
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.
Children’s Voices and Archives for Community Action: the Marcus Rashford Mural Collection
Archives for Community Action: Marcus Rashford Mural Collection
Christ Church, West Didsbury
Discover our Alabaster and marble WWI memorial and gain an insight into the consecration and opening of the church.
Didsbury Church of England Primary School
The present site dates from 1878 with a Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building designed by John Swarbrick, a member of the Manchester Society of Architects and modelled on the Palais Stoclet in Brussels, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Didsbury Library
Discover the Carnegie Library which was built in 1915.
Explore Cross Street Chapel Manchester: from 1694 to today
Come and explore Cross Street Chapel's History. Manchester's second oldest place of religious worship which has survived riots, mobs, blasts & developers. See how our community has thrived for over 300 years of change.
Harvest History Woodland Walk in Bailey's Wood
A woodland walk with stories of harvest history and folklore
Harvest Home - A Celebration in Bailey's Wood
A free talk on harvest traditions and foods from Friends of Bailey's Wood.
Holy Name Church Guided Visit
Church open Mon-Fri 1000-1200, & 1300-1600 Sat 6 Sep 1300-1700, Sun 7 Sep 1230-1700. Tours (10am, 2pm, 4pm (10am on Sat 13 Sep with BSL)), describe the history, archtecture and worshipping life of this community for the last century and a half.
Manchester Islamic Centre and Didsbury Mosque
A warm welcome to this interesting Centre and Mosque is guaranteed.
Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester
A grade II listed building, one of Manchester's first bus garages, now used as a transport museum.
Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester: Bus Tours
An opportunity to ride on historic buses from the Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
Nazarene Theological College
Tour of this fascinating Art Deco building.
Pankhurst Museum Free Open Days
Come and explore the birthplace of the suffragette movement with free activities suitable for all ages.