Manchester Histories Festival

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Manchester Histories presents a long weekend of events celebrating and commemorating the rich and diverse histories of Greater Manchester.

Inspired by the themes of protest, democracy and freedom of speech. they are inviting organisations, community groups or individuals to put on an event, exhibition, talk, walk, film, or whatever, as part of the 2018 Festival.

Each day of the Festival, Manchester Histories will also present a day associated with the themes protest, democracy and freedom of speech:

Friday 8th June: TUC Friday - Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in Manchester and Salford in 1868.

Saturday 9th June: A day of exploring the often hidden stories of working class electronic music in Manchester, hosted by young people from Annex Agency and Project 13.

Sunday 10th June: This years Manchester Histories Celebration Day will take place at Manchester’s Central Library and coincides with the library's Family Fun Day. Featuring over 70 exhibition stands from histories and heritage organisations from across Greater Manchester and special activities for all ages that uncover and reveal the passionate histories of people and places from across Greater Manchester there will be something for all the family.

Monday 11th June: People from across Greater Manchester are encouraged to host debates in schools, cafe's, public spaces, museums and galleries, a shopping center or office. Manchester Histories will be using social media so connect together and share conversations.

In partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Histories are presenting ‘Soapbox’ from 8th-10th June where they will create a Speakers Corner at All Saint’s Park off Oxford Road. The park will be transformed by students from Manchester Met and artists from the region, with a hustings, new visual identity, and food and drink stalls. 

Manchester Histories is a growing and dynamic charity that works collaboratively with people, organisations, and partners to reveal, share and celebrate Greater Manchester's diverse Histories and Heritage. Manchester Histories works throughout the year delivering projects, training, exhibitions, events, networks and more with communities to recognise, explore and value histories