Stuart Maconie, the broadcaster and travel writer once described by The Times as a ‘national treasure’, talks Andy Pearce at the People’s History Museum about democracy, protest and how a Northern town turned local politics into a global issue.
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Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.
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Outdoor cinema announcements, a major retrospective at HOME, and the best of indie cinema.
Go forth with wild abandon to dance the pavements, dabble with the paint and down the pints in this month's tours and activities guide.
From city-wide art festivals to open-air sculptural installations, we have exhibitions from all around the North, both indoors and out.
Experimental performance, thought-provoking new writing and our picks of Manchester International Festival - here’s what’s taking centre stage this summer.
The sun is shining in the North, so use our guide to get out there and eat, drink and be merry in it.
Gigs are coming in hot this spring – from long-awaited returns to one-off happenings you’ll blink and miss if you're not careful.
This month's guide is truly eclectic - from free family festivals, to food events, circus school and more!
From environmental to experimental, our poetry and prose picks from around the North are focused on the unusual and the fun.