Manchester, Ireland and the World at Number 70 Oxford Street

Name: Manchester, Ireland and the World at Number 70 Oxford Street
Start: 2017-03-13T18:00:00
End: 2017-03-13T21:00:00
Location: Number 70 Oxford Street

Polly Checkland Harding Last Updated 23 November 2016

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Manchester, Ireland and the World

Number 70 Oxford Street, Manchester

13 March 2017

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This event draws on rich archival and media sources from across the city to explore Manchester’s Irish heritage, community and history – including the impact that the Irish community, which forms a major part of the city’s regional identity, has had on cultural, political and economic exchange. There will be a panel presentation, open discussion and workshop session as part of the event, addressing recent debates on modern Irish identity.

UNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

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