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Polish Heritage Day – Kresy Forever

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Kresy Family Polish WWII History Group presents an exhibition by Krzysztof Hoffmann from Warsaw comprising a unique collection of over 400 personal photographs and documents from the families who came […]

Saturday Spectacular

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Join us and ‘Afflecks Creatives Unleashed’ for an afternoon of family activities. Be inspired by some of the creative challenges from the Afflecks team. There will be a variety of […]

The Smiths 1984-1986

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An exhibition of images from the golden age of The Smiths, by photographer Stephen Wright. 'A sweeter set of pictures were never taken’   Morrissey, Boxing Day, 1985 Free – please […]

Meet Giovanna and Tom Fletcher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2DAa-ezYy4   THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Come and meet Tom & Giovanna Fletcher at Manchester Central Library. Purchase price includes one copy of Eve of Man. ABOUT THE […]

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Word Central: Open Mic

Word Central open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry With special guest Thick Richard! Thick Richard has been pedalling his potty-mouthed poems at festivals and clubs up […]

150 years of the TUC

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Marking the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the TUC (Trades Union Congress) in Manchester and Salford in 1868, DJ and writer, Dave Haslam curates a whole day of events, including a […]

Manchester Histories Celebration Day

The magnificent Manchester Histories Celebration Day comes to Manchester Central Library with over 60 exhibition stands, craft activities for all the family, performances, music, and talks by histories and heritage […]

Debate-Discuss-Talk-Connect-Decide-Act

From DevoManc to the STEM curricula, capitalism to cultural cities, Manchester Histories and partners host a day of exchanging different ideas and thoughts through debating and discussing topics that have, […]

Sunday Funday – Manchester Day

The word on the street is that your fabulous Central Library will be open on Manchester Day – pop in and explore the treasures inside! Free - please drop in

Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session

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CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, […]