We're excited to share our next community commission - Longford: A Manchester Love Story by Juliette Tomlinson
Local author, Juliette Tomlinson, wrote the wonderful novel 'Longford', a story about Manchester and the life and times of John & Enriqueta Rylands. Join her this Saturday in a book talk to learn more behind the story, discuss the novel's local history and share your own special memories of Longford Hall.
Whether your familiar with the story or not, come along to dive into the rich history of 19th-century Manchester and how Stretford's Longford Park became a part of the setting for this captivating love story.
📍The Unofficial Stretford Museum, Unit 100 King Street, Stretford
🗓 Saturday 14th March
⏰ 12-2pm
For this special takeover, Carson Wolfe - an internationally award-winning poet born and raised in Gorse Hill, Stretford - brings a day of poetry, performance and storytelling to The Unofficial Stretford Museum.
Loungers have announced plans to open a bespoke café and bar “Fosforo Lounge” on King Street in Stretford town centre.
Come and celebrate the 101 Dalmatians story with us at the Stretford summer street party! Dodie Smith, the author of the tale, spent her childhood in Stretford and this upbringing influenced her writing.