Heritage
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.
Video: Nesh. Bobbins. Brew. How well do you know your Northernisms? Northern Soul heads to the streets to investigate.
Nesh. Bobbins. Brew. How well do you know your Northernisms? Northern Soul heads to the streets to investigate.
Review: Making Thunder Roar at the Brontë Parsonage Museum
Emily Brontë is the most elusive of the famous Brontë siblings.
Peterloo: Witnesses to a Massacre. Northern Soul talks to the team behind a new graphic novel
The name of Peterloo is bandied about so much these days that it would be tempting to forget there was never any such place.
Jorvik Viking Festival: A Geek’s Guide
I’ve known about the annual Jorvik Viking Festival in York for years.
Blood and guts: Northern Soul joins the Vikings at the 2018 Jorvik Festival, York
It’s fair to say that York is a special city. A place where history greets you at every turn. The streets and buildings breathe their storied past, providing the perfect setting for an experience as visceral as the Jorvik Festival.
Northern Brass Bands and Christmas Carols: a Victorian tradition in the 21st century
As Christmas approaches, the streets are alive with the sound of brass bands playing carols.
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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