Heritage
“Rebooting democracy”: Northern Soul attends the Peterloo Anniversary Weekend
“Let’s reboot democracy,” the man on the microphone says, to a loud roar of cheers from the crowd.
“Maybe there will be some sort of renewal to come out of this.” Polyp, founder of the Peterloo Memorial Campaign, talks to Northern Soul
It’s a sun-splashed Tuesday morning 72 hours from Peterloo day. I’m at the Kim by the Sea café in regenerated Hulme.
“Where do you go back to?” Northern Soul explores Stretford Public Hall
An unassuming red-brick building on the corner of a main road (cue attractive pelican crossing), Stretford Public Hall has been home to some pretty incredible moments.
Meeting Point: Making a difference at Kelham Island Museum
Something different is coming to Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield. Among the stories of steel, the immense power of the River Don Engine and the makers in Little Mesters lane, a new creative response to the city’s industrial collection is finding its voice.
Beyond the history: Peterloo exhibitions in Manchester
This summer Manchester will mark the anniversary of a public pro-democracy demonstration on August 16, 1819, and its now infamous and bloody response from the authorities.
Up close and personal with a Manchester icon: Afflecks
Afflecks (or Affleck’s Palace as was) is a Manchester institution. With a history going back to the 1860s, the modern day indie emporium dates to 1982. Northern Soul’s Caleb Everett joins a new tour exploring its secrets.
Could a crowdfunding campaign save an Arc Deco gem – the Grange-over-Sands lido?
This is a tale of stupidity beyond belief. It’s 25 years to the week since Grange Lido in the Cumbrian coastal town of Grange-over-Sands was shut.
Lest We Forget? IWM North stages exhibition exploring how First World War shaped society
Lest We Forget? Imperial War Museum North stages exhibition exploring how the First World War has shaped society.
Cotton, Conflict and Culture: The Poetry of the Lancashire Cotton Famine
A project to find, collect, and interpret poetry associated with the Lancashire Cotton Famine (1861-65) is gathering pace at Exeter University. Ruth Mather from the university explains the history prior to the launch of recordings of the poems in July.
Manchester Cathedral is nearly 600 years old. Northern Soul explores its nooks and crannies
When we were brainstorming venues to host this year’s Northern Soul Awards, there was one building at the top of our list – the iconic Manchester Cathedral.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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The Northern Soul Poll
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