Tues12th Mar History talk 1.30pm, Njabulo Chipangura, Mcr Museum
Next Tuesday 12th March : History talk at 1.30pm with Njabulo Chipangura, Curator of Living cultures at Manchester Museum. Njabulo is responsible for the care of more than 20,000 objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas looking at rewriting the story of the collections. He is hoping to bring some exhibits and tell usContinue reading Tues12th Mar History talk 1.30pm, Njabulo Chipangura, Mcr Museum
CGN History Talk, Tues 10th Oct 2023 on Manchester’s Hidden Gems
Chorlton Good Neighbours History Talk Tues 10th Oct 2023 at St Ninians 1.30pm Manchester’s Hidden Gems Bernard Leach will be giving a talk about four Manchester RC churches and their history – St Chads (the Manchester Oratory), St Mary’s (the Hidden Gem), the Holy Name and St Augustines. I also hope to get on toContinue reading CGN History Talk, Tues 10th Oct 2023 on Manchester’s Hidden Gems
Next history talk -Martledge and Houghend- the lost hamlets of Chorlton”
“Martledge and Houghend ….. the lost hamlets of Chorlton-cum-Hardy” Tuesday September 5th 1.30pm with Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping Following on from their highly successful talk in May on the history of St Clements’s Church, the entertaining and informative duo will be offering up the stories of “Martledge and Houghend ….. the lost hamlets ofContinue reading Next history talk -Martledge and Houghend- the lost hamlets of Chorlton”
History talk on Tues 4th July about suffragist Lydia Becker
The next in-person History talk at Chorlton Good Neighbours is on Tuesday 4th July at 1.30pm Joanne Williams will talk about Lydia Becker , the acknowledged , though unofficial leader of the suffragette movement in the late 19th century. This feisty and single minded woman ensured a thousand women could vote in the general electionContinue reading History talk on Tues 4th July about suffragist Lydia Becker
May 12th 2023 update
Thank you to everyone who turned up to our first in person history talk on May 9th This was the first face-to-face history talk since the pandemic ; Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping spoke to over 25 people in the Hall about the old St Clements Church and graveyard and we heard some really interestingContinue reading May 12th 2023 update
history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
Next Tues 9th May at 1.30pm CGN History talk from local historian Andrew Simpson & artisy Peter Topping on the history of the old St Clements Church and graveyard, near the Bowling green pub, along with the story of the campaign to restore the site. At St Ninian hall for 1.30pm Tea /coffee £3 AllContinue reading history talk about the old St Clements Church and graveyard
CGN Monthly History talks – face-to-face!
Chorlton Good Neighbours: Monthly History talks Usually, we hold our monthly history talks over zoom and this works well for so many people. However, some members have been asking if we could have some face-to-face talks, so over the summer months we have arranged 3 presentations on site and hope that you will join us. Continue reading CGN Monthly History talks – face-to-face!
The History of Music Hall – Thur 6th April 1.30pm on Zoom
Dear All Please join us for this Thursday’s history talk over zoom with Graham Gillis who will be taking “A leisurely look at the history of Music Hall and Variety theatre in their heyday, finishing with a brief history of the theatre In Manchester itself, from the 18th Century to the present day.” The talkContinue reading The History of Music Hall – Thur 6th April 1.30pm on Zoom
Health Then and Now – with some intriguing and provocative questions
Tom Grimshaw gave a talk about “good health then and now, with some intriguing and provocative questions”. This was given on Zoom to the Chorlton Good Neighbours history group on March 2dn 2023 Some questions Tom answered: – What was the shameful secret shared by Dickens and Nightingale.? – Why did a mob attack aContinue reading Health Then and Now – with some intriguing and provocative questions
History of the Love Song by Steve Millward
History of the Love Song by Steve Millward In the month of Valentine’s Day, Steve Millward gave a presentation, (2nd Feb 2023) which included a selection of songs, via Zoom to the CGN History group on the history of the love song . He took us from Ancient Mesopotamia ( the Love Song of ShuContinue reading History of the Love Song by Steve Millward
The history of the Love song – Steve Millward, 2nd Feb 1.30pm
Valentine’s Day is later this month and on Thursday 2nd Feb at 1.30pm, Steve Millward will be talking about the history of the Love song Join us over Zoom via the following links : Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391286653?pwd=aEROUjA1Ym9wWEgyeDk5VjA3Mjl3UT09 Meeting ID: 823 9128 6653 Passcode: 388863
History talk -Thurs 2nd Feb at 1.30pm The History of the Love song
The Chorlton Good Neighbours History talk next Thurs 2nd Feb at 1.30pm The History of the Love song Steve Millward will be playing music & talking about how the love song has become one of the most popular themes in music Here is the Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82391286653?pwd=aEROUjA1Ym9wWEgyeDk5VjA3Mjl3UT09 Meeting ID: 823 9128 6653 Passcode: 388863
Dave Roughley’s talk on Christmas Traditions
Dave Roughley’s Zoom presentation to the CGN history group in December 2022 on Christmas Traditions that many of us remember from our childhood. There is Christmas music from the 1930’s onwards and our favourite TV programmes and adverts, including the famous Carling Black Label Dambusters advert in the 1980s
Exploring the Rich History of Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s School & Library
An in-depth look at the history of Manchester Cathedral and the closely linked Chetham’s School and Library. This Zoom presentation to the CGN History Group is the second in a series of talks on Grade 1 Listed buildings in Manchester, UK, with the first focusing on Manchester Town Hall (https://youtu.be/Lf2H5KhVRJc). Discover the rich history ofContinue reading Exploring the Rich History of Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s School & Library
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