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Museum of Science and Industry volunteer fires up rare example of earliest electrical light
The expertise of an electrical ace working behind the scenes in Manchester has allowed the public to see one of the earliest electrical lamps in action again.
An Anne Frank rose to be planted at Manchester Jewish Museum for Holocaust Memorial Day
A look at some of the events and exhibitions being held across the country from today for Holocaust Memorial Day 2012, including a new display in Manchester.
Student film festival exposures 2012 returns to Manchester for 18th edition
The weekend-long event offers classes in cinematography, editing, screenwriting, directing and six screenings for competition winners.
Mancunians could enjoy more wildlife wonders as Wythenshawe Park becomes nature reserve
An 85-hectare area of one of Manchester's most popular parks has been given nature reserve status in a decision lauded by councillors as "great news" for residents.
Visitor wins motorbike which starred in Museum of Science and Industry Harley-Davidson show
A Lancashire doctor celebrates becoming one of the luckiest exhibition visitors of 2011 after winning an 883 Sportster with a raffle ticket bought on a family day out in Manchester.
Grave Secrets: Tales of the Ancient Nubians revealed at The Manchester Museum
Specimens from the Archaeological Survey of Nubia, carried out in the area south of Egypt between 1907 and 1911, form an ancient Manchester Museum display.
Work begins on Irish World Heritage Centre on 25-acre Cheetham Hill site in Manchester
Planners say a major new heritage centre telling the story of Irish people worldwide will be "unlike anything else anywhere in the world" when it opens next year in Manchester.
Parliament Week Curator's Choice: A Shoemakers' banner at the People's History Museum
Phil Dunn, from the People's History Museum in Manchester, chooses a banner showing the noble St Crispin on fine form, made after the passing of the Reform Act in 1832.
Buy Art Fair and Manchester Contemporary open this weekend in North West
Affordable and contemporary art goes on sale in Quay House, Spinningfields in Manchester's answer to London art fair week.
Polar film to "reawaken" human connection to mankind at Manchester Science Festival
The Royal Northern College of Music will host spectacular film footage accompanied by acclaimed composer John Harle and the Manchester Camerata.
The Manchester Weekender returns as one of the greatest Northern cultural celebrations
Now in its second year, the 70+ events handpicked by creativetourist.com provide a fantastic taster for Manchester's cultural treats.
The Manchester Weekender: A three day cultural extravaganza hits the city's streets
As if four separate festivals and an art triennial weren’t enough, a full weekend’s worth of extra special events have been created for the Manchester Weekender 2011.
Sperm Coat and fashion collection inspired by human life goes on show in Manchester
A provocative textile collection telling the story of the first 1000 hours of human life will be unveiled for the Manchester Weekender and the Manchester Science Festival.
Asia Triennial returns to the streets and galleries of Manchester and beyond
Asia Triennial Manchester returns the city with the theme of Time and Generation, exploring the impact of one of the most important 21st century stories: migration.
Ford Madox Brown: The Pre-Raphaelite Pioneer returns home to Manchester Art Gallery
A welcome opportunity to rediscover one of the great originals of British art who both influenced and learned from the Pre-Raphaelites is now on show at Manchester Art Gallery.
