Heritage
“We’re a resource for the whole of the North of England.” Kenn Taylor, Lead Cultural Producer North at The British Library North
The British Library is one of London’s most recognisable landmarks.
Read the full story..Bishop Auckland: past, present and future
The train pulls into the station, the driver gets out of the cab and switches ends to take it back to Darlington. It’s only then that I realise we’ve been travelling on a single track railway. Bishop Auckland is the end of the line in so many ways.
Read the full story..Review: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
It’s August 1 – Yorkshire Day – and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has re-opened following its COVID-19-induced hiatus.
Read the full story..Good News in Focus: Prosper North, a free business support programme aimed at cultural heritage organisations in the North
Northern Soul and People’s Powerhouse are continuing our partnership to share good new stories about businesses, people and communities coming together in the North of England during the COVID-19 crisis. As the country begins to loosen lockdown restrictions, we’re talking to Northerners doing excellent work across the region.
Read the full story..Lost and Found: Ordsall Hall, Salford
There’s a place in the heart of Salford, nestled in the most incongruous of surroundings, that is very special.
Read the full story..Blackburn: Walking from here to there
Outside Blackburn’s Madina Mosque the terraced streets roll down into a valley where the town centre spreads out comfortably, but another steep incline begins into the green hills above.
Read the full story..View from the Viaduct: Northern Soul talks to the Stockport Viaduct
Over the past few years, I’ve interviewed lots of celebrities and people of note. But I was bricking it when I was granted a chat with the Stockport Viaduct.
Read the full story..Our Year in Pictures: Northern Soul’s Favourite Photos of 2019
It’s hard to believe that the end of the year is fast approaching.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Manchester Santa through the ages
Love him or loathe him, Zippy Santa’s absence from Manchester’s Albert Square has been noticeable.
Read the full story..Castle Howard at Christmas: A Christmas Masquerade
Castle Howard is a magnificent 300-year-old stately home sitting among rolling hills just outside of York.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- “The need for us is still there.” Junior Akinola, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Manchester’s Contact Theatre
- Brute Strength: Why Our Northern Concrete is Worth Keeping
- Writing a novel in 2021? Tips and guidance from a successful 2020 debut author
- “We’re a resource for the whole of the North of England.” Kenn Taylor, Lead Cultural Producer North at The British Library North
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