Hard Times Trail
6th February 2012
Categories: Modern History News
Combining Fact and Fancy in England's North West
Follow the Modern History Hard Times trail around England's North West and discover the factual and fanciful.
Subject yourself to the deafening clatter of weaving looms and experience the austerity of a Victorian school room and discover the tales of hard times.
Our Hard Times trail takes you to the working mills of Lancashire, the museums of Manchester the beauty of the Lake District and more.
More News
March 2012
- Steam and vintage vehicle rally
- Explore Manchester's heritage with John Robb and over 30 special guests!
- Preston and Its Guild 1902 to 1992 DVD!
- Manchester Time Machine has launched!
February 2012
- Discover the events that shaped the history of the Jewish people in the Modern World at Manchester Jewish Museum!
- Lake District attractions use the future to communicate the past!
- East Lancashire Railway Launches new Rail Ale Trail season
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
- Rochdale's Heritage Attractions recognised by Visit England!
- Get a free pack of Modern History Top Trumps cards with your Discovery Pass!
September 2011
- Hot off the press! Manchester's Mini Explorer bags are here!
- Top North West Chef Serves Up Traditional Treats for National Waterways Museum
- Our brand new heritage cycle trails have arrived!
August 2011
June 2011
- Unlocking Salford Quays
- Pete Waterman helps launch the East Lancashire Railway's Rail Ale Trail!
- Modern History Top Trumps Tournament was a resounding success!
- East Lancashire Railway launches the Rail Ale Trail
- Modern History's First Heritage Cycle Trail!
May 2011
April 2011
January 2011
November 2010
- Spin Spun Span - A beautiful animation
- View Vintage Transport Vehicles Here!
- A day in the life of...
- Steam Loco X-rayed for the first time at MOSI
October 2010
September 2010
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