News
February 2012
Lake District attractions use the future to communicate the past! 02/20/2012
Heritage will blend with state-of-the-art technology at two Lake District tourist attractions in 2012, as both Ullswater Steamers and the...
East Lancashire Railway Launches new Rail Ale Trail season02/09/2012
East Lancashire Railway launches new Rail Ale Trail season!
After a successful first season in 2011, East Lancashire Railway’s...
Hard Times Trail02/06/2012
Combining Fact and Fancy in England's North West
Follow the Modern History Hard Times trail around England's North West and...
We've extended our competition!02/02/2012
Visit one of the Modern History venues on your next trip and you could win £500's worth of equipment for your school....
Robert Owen Brown at Manchester Histories Festival 201202/02/2012
History runs throughout all of our lives and Manchester Histories Festival 2012 aims to celebrate the familiar and reveal the new and hidden...
January 2012
Family Cycle Rides with Clarion Cycling Club for Manchester Histories Festival!01/30/2012
Enjoy guided family cycle rides from Bolton and Stockport on the 26th February, both arriving at the People`s History Museum , where the Clarion...
The Daughter-in-Law by D.H Lawrence01/30/2012
The Daughter-in-Law
by D.H. Lawrence
directed by Chris Honer
The Lowry, Quays Theatre
Thu 23 February – Sat...
December 2011
Beautiful gifts from Honister Slate Mine now on sale!12/06/2011
Honister Slate Mine , England's last working slate mine in England has just launched it's brand new website, www.HonisterGreenSlate.com...
Police Museum retains Visitor Attraction Quality Mark!12/02/2011
POLICE MUSEUM RETAINS VISITOR ATTRACTION QUALITY MARK
Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives has had its coveted Quality Assured...
November 2011
The Making of Hard Times11/28/2011
Hard Times was a fantastic achievement for the Library Theatre Company, both artistically and logistically. Whilst making the show, Library...
Putting Visual Arts and Heritage on the Map!11/02/2011
A new website launches today which features the best in visual arts and heritage in Pennine Lancashire. www.artsmap.org.uk maps heritage venues,...
Take two for Crochet Exhibition at National Waterways Museum11/01/2011
The National Waterways Museum ’s award winning crochet group has opened its second exhibition at Ellesmere.
The Coffee and Crochet...
October 2011
Rochdale's Heritage Attractions recognised by Visit England!10/30/2011
Yesterday, three of Middleton's historic visitor attractions, Middleton Parish Church - St Leonards, Queen Elizabeth Old Grammar School, the Edgar...
Get a free pack of Modern History Top Trumps cards with your Discovery Pass!10/02/2011
Visit venues across the North West with your Discovery Pass to get a pack of Modern History Top Trumps cards and take...
September 2011
Hot off the press! Manchester's Mini Explorer bags are here!09/28/2011
Mini Explorer bags are the must have accessory for discovering Manchester.
4 unique trails let the children lead you on a playful journey,...
Top North West Chef Serves Up Traditional Treats for National Waterways Museum09/26/2011
Visitors to the National Waterways Museum this Sunday were treated to a trio of traditional dishes from renowned chef Robert Owen Brown, who...
The Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre -Sponsor a Cobblestone!09/08/2011
After months of campaigning, the Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre has been awarded charitable status by the charities commission , this is a major...
Our brand new heritage cycle trails have arrived!09/02/2011
Discover Lancashire and Cheshire from your saddle this autumn with our brand new heritage cycle trails!
After the success of our...
August 2011
Discover the WWII history of the canals this weekend!08/26/2011
The National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port will be showcasing the canal history of WWII on Monday August 29.
Visitors will be able to see...
A Taste of Modern History - journey through the history of North West cuisine!08/02/2011
“ From the cockles and oysters of Cumbria, through to the meats and cheeses of Lancashire and Cheshire, the North West has some of the finest...
July 2011
Where Industry Left it's Legacy07/04/2011
Modern History, in collaboration with All About Audiences and the Digital Film Archive Fund has worked to create a new film for...
June 2011
Unlocking Salford Quays06/22/2011
Unlocking Salford Quays is a permanent scuplture trail around Salford Quays which tells the story of the area. The sculptures were created by...
Pete Waterman helps launch the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail!06/20/2011
Pete Waterman helps launch ELR’s Rail Ale Trail with a good pint of local ale!
Kick-starting East Lancashire Railway’s first Rail Ale...
Modern History Top Trumps Tournament was a resounding success!06/17/2011
Modern History held our first Modern History Greats Top Trumps Tournament last month and it was a great success! We were joined by tv's Barney...
East Lancashire Railway launches the Rail Ale Trail06/17/2011
Pub lovers and tee-totallers unite! East Lancashire Railway have launched their Rail Ale Trail !
The trail has been designed to...
Modern History's First Heritage Cycle Trail!06/15/2011
WHERE PEDAL POWER LEADS TO A LASTING LEGACY
We have just finished working on our first Heritage Cycle Trail. The trail takes you...
May 2011
Salford Heritage Walks and Water 2011!05/18/2011
Explore Salford's rich heritage on foot and water. Join one of the fascinating walks around Salford and explore the bygone era and bring history to...
April 2011
A short film about Congleton Museum!04/06/2011
A brief overview of Congleton Museum , and the early history of Congleton, courtesy of Cheshire Museums.
March 2011
Quarry Bank Mill has won a prestigious Heritage Award!03/15/2011
Last week the Cheshire landmark Quarry Bank Mill was honoured with a prestigious Heritage Award. The 220 year old cotton mill was praised...
January 2011
MOSI's brand new gallery Revolution is now open!01/31/2011
Professor Brian Cox launched the brand new Revolution gallery at Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry last week. Revolution is a truely...
November 2010
Spin Spun Span - A beautiful animation11/26/2010
Spin Spun Span is a wonderful animation about the cotton industry of the north west and the industrial revolution, which has been made for the new...
View Vintage Transport Vehicles Here!11/18/2010
See your favourite vintage transport vehicles in this Bury Transport Museum video! You’ll be transported to an...
A day in the life of...11/11/2010
If you have ever imagined working in an ancient building or a museum filled with historical treasures, then now is your chance to find out what...
Steam Loco X-rayed for the first time at MOSI11/10/2010
A steam locomotive at MOSI has been X-rayed by an innovative new mobile X-ray unit used for scanning cargo and vehicles for criminal...
October 2010
Watch The East Lancashire Railway in Action!10/18/2010
Take a trip back in time and watch this exciting video of the Tourist Train at The East...
September 2010
All change at Bolton09/16/2010
A new gallery will open at Bolton Museum in November 2010.
The new displays will tell the story of Bolton. The new gallery will be split into...
Head of Steam09/16/2010
Remember your first visit to MOSI's Power Hall…
The heat and energy of the machines creates a singularly impressive atmosphere and is one...
Archived News
News
2012
February 2012
- The Modern History Greats Top Trumps Giveaway 02/09/2012
- Half term activities at the National Waterways Museum02/09/2012
- Once Upon A Wartime Family Festival 02/01/2012
January 2012
2011
December 2011
- East Lancashire Railway releases additional Santa Special services following record-breaking demand12/19/2011
November 2011
- 'A Victorian Christmas Fair' at Helmshore Textile Museums11/30/2011
- 'Gifted' Christmas Art exhibition at Marburae Gallery11/29/2011
- Festive Worsley Walk11/21/2011
- Historical Treats at Ellenroad Steam Museum this Sunday!11/16/2011
- 'Jews and other Foreigners' - A talk by Bill Williams at Manchester Jewish Musem, Tuesday 17th November 7pm11/13/2011
October 2011
- Fright Night at the National Waterways Museum10/24/2011
- Enjoy Real Ale in Atmospheric Surroundings at National Waterways Museum this Weekend!10/03/2011
- Traditional treats for Quarry Bank Mill visitors10/03/2011
September 2011
- Take your taste buds on a trip back in time with A Taste of Modern History09/21/2011
- Mark the 250th Anniversary of the Bridgewater Canal 09/20/2011
- Middlewich Roman Festival - 24th & 25th September09/07/2011
- The Manchester Weekender. Forty-eight hours in the life of the city. 09/05/2011
August 2011
- Visit Middleton's Golden Cluster for a grand day out!08/24/2011
- Free Theatre Performance at Victoria Mill, Burnley08/16/2011
- Rochdale Canal Festival 201108/15/2011
- Day Out With Thomas at the East Lancashire Railway is back this weekend!08/05/2011
- All Aboard the Mini Explorer...08/02/2011
- Lancashire Summer Writing Competition08/01/2011
July 2011
- Port Sunlight Festival - FREE this Sunday!07/19/2011
- Rediscover Burnley's Sandygate Square at Dark Satanics07/18/2011
- It's a Family Affair at Manchester Jewish Museum07/11/2011
- Paddlefest at National Waterways Museum07/08/2011
June 2011
- Take a Walk on the Wild Side06/30/2011
- Brand new way to enjoy Museum and Canal Cruise06/20/2011
- Calling all engine men of Manchester!06/13/2011
- Grab a ticket for the sell out production of Hard Times06/13/2011
- 'Follow the Thread' at Helmshore Mills Textile Museums06/08/2011
May 2011
- 1940s War Time Weekend at East Lancashire Railway this weekend!05/24/2011
- On The March!05/20/2011
- Museums at Night, 13 – 15 May 2011 05/10/2011
- Museums at Night: Canal Twilight!05/09/2011
- Record numbers of Visitors at the East Lancashire Railway this May Bank Holiday!05/04/2011
April 2011
- The Return of Thomas and friends04/19/2011
- Easter Gathering at National Waterways Museum 04/19/2011
- Win a short break04/19/2011
- 'The Anson' premier at Anson Engine Museum 04/17/2011
- Anderton Boat Lift Volunteer Open Day this Sunday!04/11/2011
- An Inland Voyage: Photography exhibition at the National Waterways Museum reveals life on the canals 04/01/2011
March 2011
- New Mersey Ferry Cruise launched for 2011!03/28/2011
- Unlocking Salford Quays - this Sunday!03/25/2011
- Tea Party on the Pier at Pooley Bridge03/07/2011
- Hatwalk! A very unique fashion show03/02/2011
February 2011
- Cadbury donates £10,000 to the National Waterways Museum02/17/2011
- Tell Us Your Story02/14/2011
- Hear about Preston's part in the Industrial Revolution 02/10/2011
- East Lancashire Railway confirms the return of Days Out With Thomas for 2011!02/09/2011
- Want to know what goes on at Blackburn Museum?02/03/2011
January 2011
- Shirley Craven and the Hull Traders at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery01/26/2011
- Check out industrial innovation back in action at Helmshore Mill!01/26/2011
- Take a look inside Quarry Bank Mill!01/25/2011
- Take a sneaky peak at Burnley's Queen Street Mill01/24/2011
- Middlewich 'Your Heritage' Photography Competition back for 201101/24/2011
- Remembering the life of local Bolton hero Fred Dibnah01/18/2011
2010
November 2010
- East Lancashire Railway on track to break Santa Specials Record11/22/2010
- Hear all about the PHM from it's Deputy Director.11/19/2010
- Take a Sneaky Peek at the MOSI redevelopments!11/19/2010
- All aboard with Santa this Christmas 11/17/2010
- The Big Arts Give11/11/2010
- Peter Waterman backs MOSI campaign to steam up!11/10/2010
- The Crusador at the Imperial War Museum11/10/2010
- Tornado Breaks East Lancashire Railway Records!11/04/2010
September 2010
- Dirt and Dreams 09/30/2010
- The Manchester Weekender09/21/2010
- Augmented Reality Tour09/16/2010
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