Explore fascinating stories from Greater Manchester.
Radio Manchester,·28 episodes
Henry F Elder was an architect from Salford who designed the cinema.
30 Aug 2024,·6 mins
The diary of Jewish girls who fled Vienna during the war was found in a jumble sale.
13 Sep 2024,·5 mins
Take a trip back in time to the old Granada Studios and hear stories from ex tour guides.
27 Sep 2024,·5 mins
Band on the Wall has been around for over 200 years, but how did it get that name?
03 Oct 2024,·5 mins
Ordsall Hall has been around for centuries, and locals say the place is haunted.
18 Oct 2024,·5 mins
Len Johnson was regarded as one of the best boxers, but was barred from due to his race.
29 Nov 2024,·4 mins
Angel Meadow is a fairly quiet part of the region, but it was once a notorious slum.
14 Feb 2025,·4 mins
Uncover the secrets of the Roman legacy located in the heart of Castlefield.
11 Apr 2025,·5 mins
Kathleen Drew-Baker, a University of Manchester botanist, saved sushi with her research.
23 Apr 2025,·6 mins
BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney reflects on his journey from docker to DJ.
01 May 2025,·5 mins
The John Rylands Library has opened a new Collections Gallery showcasing rare items.
16 May 2025,·6 mins
Meet Mary Higgs, the woman who went undercover to expose the workhouse conditions.
09 Jun 2025,·7 mins
In Hulme, 1880, a forbidden ball takes place, historian Chris Hoyle tells the story.
15 Aug 2025,·4 mins
Have you ever wondered where Balloon Street in Manchester got its name?
29 Aug 2025,·4 mins
Step inside Bramall Hall, a place shrouded in history and hauntings.
17 Oct 2025,·5 mins
Salford’s waterfront once hosted a racecourse, Nick Ransom explores its legacy.
03 Nov 2025,·7 mins
Step inside the Arndale underground market, a shopper's paradise and an escape for some.
04 Dec 2025,·3 mins
Step back in time to Manchester's 'Little Italy' to hear how ice cream changed forever.
23 Jan 2026,·6 mins
Mark Crossfield has spent years mapping the secret underground features of the city.
06 Mar 2026,·4 mins
Dr Hannah Priest breaks down the legend of Hannah Beswick: the Manchester Mummy.
24 Apr 2026,·5 mins
James Conway from Stockport is one of the famous 'Cockleshell Heroes'.
17 Jul 2026,·6 mins
The country house in Cheadle sparked plots and locations for the author's novels.
31 Jul 2026,·6 mins
Wilfred Wood was given the highest award in the armed forces for bravery in WWI.
14 Aug 2026,·6 mins
Salford's Wardley Hall holds a sacred relic; the skull of St Ambrose Barlow.
04 Sep 2026,·6 mins
Bridgewater Hall is celebrating its 30th anniversary, representing our musical heritage.
18 Sep 2026,·6 mins
Historian Jonathon Schofield explains the past of Manchester's oldest social housing.
24 Sep 2026,·4 mins
Violinist John Clarke perished in the disaster. Captain Arthur Rostron rescued survivors.
07 Oct 2026,·7 mins
Historian Andrew Frazer tells the story of James Telford
16 Oct 2026,·6 mins
