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Who is she? What has she changed? And just how important is she?

Yiddish Dictionary and Workshop; Photos and Artefacts; Performance, Music, Talks and more...

From Mike Leigh to John Cooper Clarke, Alex Higgins, Joy Division, New Order and A Certain Ratio...

What makes Mike Leigh stand out from other filmmakers?

In 2019 Mike Leigh was awarded the Freedom of the City of Salford and in his acceptance speech he spoke of growing up in the city...

Who is he? What did he change? And just how important is one of the greatest British filmmakers?

Guru for Elizabeth 1and subject of Damon Albarn opera...on Bury New Road

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...