Much like a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry or a trip to the Palace Theatre panto, a school outing to Chester Zoo was a rite of passage for North West children born in the 1970s. I vividly remember a Junior School...
Read MoreDespite modern appearances, Chorley is an ancient market town and, unlike many of its neighbours, still retains the original manorial park and house (although these days Chorley is probably best known for its housing estates and...
Read More…OK, so that’s a sentence I never thought I’d write. From the age of 18 (bar a couple of years spent in that there London) my postcode began with an M. A proud plastic Manc, I’ve lived all over – city centre, Burnage,...
Read MoreAt Northern Soul, we make no bones about it: we love the North. I mean, we REALLY love it. With that in mind (and mindful about the Christmas spirit), we thought we’d share some of our favourite Northern places with you....
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