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In this short 30 minute film, people recall stories of living, working and growing up in the area during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Tales of markets, cold weather and clubbing are mixed in with original BBC regional footage, to form a fascinating record.
The film was produced by Karen Gabay of the Troubadour Foundation in... collaboration with the Manchester Metropolitan University’s North West Film Archive and Regional History Department. It will be introduced by Marion Hewitt of North West Film Archive and Karen Gabay.
Friday 27 November
Reception Room 1pm - 2pm FREERead More
The film was produced by Karen Gabay of the Troubadour Foundation in... collaboration with the Manchester Metropolitan University’s North West Film Archive and Regional History Department. It will be introduced by Marion Hewitt of North West Film Archive and Karen Gabay.
Friday 27 November
Reception Room 1pm - 2pm FREERead More
Moss Side and Hulme on Film
Time:1:00PM Friday, November 27th
Location:Manchester Central Library
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Author and historian Keith Warrender presents a new illustrated talk on surprising features beneath our feet.
Discover caves, routes under some of our most famous streets, mystery chambers, former top secret control centres and what went on under the famous Victoria Arches.
Hear about the harrowing conditions of the cell...ar dwellers and accounts of an underground postal railway and what it was like inside air raid shelters.
New Moston, Monday 7 December, 6.30
North City, Thursday 10 December, 6.30
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Discover caves, routes under some of our most famous streets, mystery chambers, former top secret control centres and what went on under the famous Victoria Arches.
Hear about the harrowing conditions of the cell...ar dwellers and accounts of an underground postal railway and what it was like inside air raid shelters.
New Moston, Monday 7 December, 6.30
North City, Thursday 10 December, 6.30
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Discover the underground city
Time:6:30PM Thursday, December 10th
Location:North City Library
Manchester Library & Information Service Manky Poets - tonight @ Chorlton Library
Manchester Library & Information Service Tomorrow 1pm @Chorlton Library
Chorlton Book Festival
Location:Chorlton Library
Time:1:00PM Saturday, November 21st
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Wind Up! Tonight! 8pm @ Central Library...WIND-UP
Performance artist NAOMI KASHIWAGI breaks every single quiet-in-the-library rule with gramophones, records. lock grooves and acoustic experimentation.
Naomi, who performed here a couple of years ago to great acclaim, uses wind-up gramophone players and old vinyl 78s to ex...plore & exploit the amazing acoustic in our domed Great Hall (the Science & Humanities Library).
She explains that her work is 'concerned with transforming the utilitarian & conceptual function of obsolete objects'.....her favourite records include 'Rock Around the Clock' and 'In the Mood' plus a recent new acquisition - Pinky & Perky (remember them??)Read More
Performance artist NAOMI KASHIWAGI breaks every single quiet-in-the-library rule with gramophones, records. lock grooves and acoustic experimentation.
Naomi, who performed here a couple of years ago to great acclaim, uses wind-up gramophone players and old vinyl 78s to ex...plore & exploit the amazing acoustic in our domed Great Hall (the Science & Humanities Library).
She explains that her work is 'concerned with transforming the utilitarian & conceptual function of obsolete objects'.....her favourite records include 'Rock Around the Clock' and 'In the Mood' plus a recent new acquisition - Pinky & Perky (remember them??)Read More
Manchester Library & Information Service Chorlton Book Festival Telling Tales event on Thursday 19 November has had a venue change. The new venue is the Chorlton Irish Club, 17 High Lane, Chorlton M21 9DJ. For those who have not been there before, the Irish Club is a popular venue and close to Chorlton Bus Station and the junction of Barlow Moor Road and High Lane. We apologise for any incovenience.
Manchester Library & Information Service Tonight! 7.30pm FREE @ Chorlton Library. See you there?
Chorlton Book Festival
Location:Chorlton Library
Time:7:30PM Wednesday, November 18th
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Manchester Library & Information Service Tonight - don't miss Manchester crime writer Bill Rogers talking about his latest novel - The Cleansing. Chorlton Library 7.30pm FREE
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Enjoy what Manchester's made of this Christmas - from a snow slide to festive markets, Grimm Tales and Anarchic Angels; illuminated automobiles and Santa's grotto to a star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-on, it's all happening in Manchester this season.
Never miss a Manchester moment. Visit www.manchester.gov.uk/christmas to find out more.
Source: www.manchester.gov.uk
From festive markets, Grimm Tales and ice rink to Anarchic Angels, illuminated automobiles and a star-studded Christmas Lights Switch-on, it's all happening in Manchester this season.
Chorlton Book Festival
Location:Chorlton Library
Time:1:00PM Saturday, November 14th
