Art & Design
Exciting new things to look forward to in Greater Manchester in 2021 – and beyond
21 of the top things to look forward to across the rest of the year and beyond
I Love MCR
16 April 2021
History
History
People’s History Museum launches online shop with unique Manchester gifts
Books, posters, artworks, children’s activities, toys, jewellery and t-shirts from independent companies and individual makers
I Love MCR
26 March 2021
Community
Have your say on how Manchester’s public spaces should reflect its history
There has been lots of debate about who and what is represented in public spaces when it comes to statues, monuments and memorials
Louise Rhind-Tutt
15 February 2021
Bolton
Discover the long lost Japanese Garden and waterfalls hidden in Greater Manchester
Hillside trails lead to this beautiful oriental garden and lake uncovered in Bolton – and here’s how you can own a piece of it
Chris Greenhalgh
5 February 2021
Arts & Culture
Arts festival to celebrate North West talent with digital and live works
This year’s Push festival will feature six brand new commissions and – for the first time – an experimental video game
Louise Rhind-Tutt
2 February 2021
History
Archaeologists uncover stunning remains of Mayfield Baths
Stunning remains of Manchester’s historic Mayfield Baths uncovered as work begins on creating the city’s first new public park in 100 years
Louise Rhind-Tutt
8 January 2021
History
Historic England reveals new North West heritage sites listed in 2020
Sites include a Knutsford schoolhouse for the poor dating back to 1692 and an 1820s arch carrying the Bridgewater Canal over the River Irwell
Louise Rhind-Tutt
18 December 2020
Attractions
Georgina Pellant
11 September 2020
Books
Michael Thame
28 July 2020
Art & Design
Which statues will survive the council chop?
The council is reviewing all of the city’s statues but, if they’re not careful, we could end up with hardly any left in Manchester
Stephen Lewis
10 June 2020
City of Manchester
Why Manchester has an Abraham Lincoln statue and square
How the City of Manchester helped American president Abraham Lincoln abolish slavery
I Love MCR
10 June 2020
Art & Design
Greater Manchester’s most notable statues and sculptures – what they stand for and where to find them
The recent sunshine is giving the perfect spotlight to Greater Manchester’s magnificent public art, statues and monuments
I Love MCR
8 June 2020
