by Lee Thomas | Sep 27, 2017 | Celebrity, Manchester, News, TV
Liz Dawn the Coronation Street icon has died aged 77, it was confirmed yesterday morning. The actress, who played Vera Duckworth on the soap for more than three decades, passed away last night according to ITV. “It is with the greatest sadness that we have...
by Emma Schwartz | Aug 28, 2017 | History, News
With a career spanning over 75 years, Bruce Forsyth will be fondly remembered as a great actor, comedian, singer and presenter. Forsyth had his first taste of show business in his early teens. He made his TV debut in 1939 as well as appearing on stage in many theatre...
by Malcolm Pheby | Aug 21, 2017 | News
Protests, pickets and power cuts The three Ps – protests, pickets and power cuts – are what many people remember about the 1970s. Britain experienced a decade of industrial unrest – and Manchester was no exception. Miners, dockers, firefighters, power workers and...
by Emma Schwartz | Jul 19, 2017 | 1960s, History, Manchester, News
The Beatles frequently performed in Manchester, with numerous tour dates in the city throughout the 60s. They performed at the Odeon Theatre on Oxford Street on May 30th 1963, this was their only performance at this particular venue. The set list for this gig included...
by Emma Schwartz | Jul 7, 2017 | 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, History, Manchester, News
With both ITV and the BBC residing in Manchester, there is no shortage of TV greats that were produced in the city. Here are some of the most popular TV shows that were made in Manchester. Coronation Street Coronation Street is synonymous with Manchester. Famed for...
by Emma Schwartz | Jul 4, 2017 | 1960s, 1970s, 1990s, 2000s, History, Manchester, News
Fagin’s nightclub opened in 1970 on Oxford Street in Manchester. Many famous faces performed there in the 70s and 80s, including Cliff Richard and Lulu. Beneath Fagin’s, lay its sister club Rafters. Known since the early 90s as The Music Box, this eclectic...
