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30/08/2026

Manchester’s musical history, reimagined!

Writer, historian, and artist Paul Wilde joins us in the Manchester Histories Hub for the opening of his new exhibition, The Manchester Pop Trail.

What began as a long-running column in the Manchester Evening News has grown into a collection of illustrations and ceramics, bringing Paul's research to life in a new medium.

Paul’s work asks us to consider how Manchester's musical legacy can be preserved and celebrated, making the case for a permanent Manchester Music Museum for future generations.

📅 Exhibition opening: Thursday 3 September, 6–8pm. The exhibition runs from 3–24 September.
📍 Manchester Histories Hub, Manchester Central Library.
🎟️ No booking required, free to attend.

More info here: https://bit.ly/MHPopTrail

📷 Illustrations, Paul Wilde

28/08/2026

MANCHESTER WALKING TOURS: This autumn, we've teamed up with award-winning Blue Badge Guide Jonathan Schofield Tours for three new walking tours exploring some of the city’s richest cultural histories.

A long-standing chronicler of Manchester, Schofield has written several books on the North West and received the University of Manchester Medal of Honour for his contribution to the city and region.

The trio of routes covers Manchester’s world-famous musical legacy, its bold post-war flirtation with Brutalism, and the writers, filmmakers and cultural figures who have made the city a recurring character on page and screen, with plenty of stories and unexpected connections along the way.

Read more below!

26/08/2026

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01/08/2026

Manchester's Peveril of the Peak has been named the best pub in the UK by Time Out.

Known for its iconic green-tiled exterior and traditional pub atmosphere, The Pev took the top spot in this year's list of the UK's best pubs. Fellow Manchester favourite The Marble Arch also made the list, ranking at number 15.

📍127 Great Bridgewater St

Have you visited either? 👇

24/07/2026

See Manchester’s Icons Like Never Before!

From 3rd August - 24th October, discover MCR Made - a free exhibition by iconic Manchester artist Stanley Chow, featuring 13 giant inflatable portraits celebrating the people who’ve shaped our city.

Follow the trail through the Arndale, snap a selfie with Manchester legends and celebrate the city like never before.

📍 Free to visit
📅 3rd August – 24th October
🔗 Link in bio for more info