Manchester

Never mind the Hacienda and the Warehouse Project, the world’s first DJ came from Bury New Road and in 1909 drew huge crowds to hear his records in Heaton Park and beyond...

From writing one of The Hollies biggest hits while riding on the 95 bus down Bury New Road, to co-writing 10CC’s biggest hits, writing iconic footy songs and touring with Ringo’s All Starr Band...

Super manger and the Tony Wilson of his day managed 10CC, Herman's Hermits, sports stars and more...

Bus stops, double yellow lines, traffic signs and station walls are all the canvases for some remarkable performance art that links Manchester music lyrics with positive mental health vibes...

On Kersal Moor there is a plaque commemorating the great democracy rallies...

In 1838, thousands of people met on Kersal Moor, to support the Chartists and their demand for the vote. It was the launch pad for democracy in the UK...

Mary Monson, who defended striking miners and Strangeways Prison rioters, and who supported many community causes, including the Salford Unemployed Centre and Mary Burns Community Group, has sadly passed away...

The first four banners have gone up along Bury New Road, promoting the Bury New Road Heritage Project...

Fairy Lane, off Bury New Road, did actually have fairies on it, according to legend...

Who is she, why was she on Bury New Road, and what did she change?