As part of the Ghosts: Disappearing Histories project we ran creative writing workshops across Manchester. In this eBook you’ll find a selection of the writing produced by workshop participants (at least the stuff they were willing to share!). It’s available as both PDF and ePub. Click on the relevant link below.
Ghosts eBook ePub (zip file)
Moss Side Stories
The past doesn’t become history until it’s remembered.
The Moss Side and Hulme areas of Manchester were for a time not only the musical heartbeat of a city but of a new idea of the nation.
In this brilliant collection, featuring short stories, a play and interviews with DJs and club goers, the past becomes history. The music, the people and the community are remembered.
Due out in October, PDF featuring 3 of the stories, the first act of the play and 2 of the interviews free to download now. Simply click on the image below.
Ghosts : Disappearing Histories
Celebrating the Clubs of Moss Side and Hulme from the 50s to the 80s
Commonword and The People’s History Museum are celebrating the Moss Side and Hulme nightclubs of the 50s to the 80s by holding an exhibition and launch event. Find out about the memories and stories of the clubs and the role they played in building and sustaining the communities of Moss Side and Hulme.
We have interviewed many of the original club-goers, their families, friends and associates and found glorious stories and remarkable insights into the exciting, nurturing roles these clubs had in community life.
Come along, we’re sure the exhibition and stories will provide you with fascinating new insights into the history of Manchester.
Ghosts Exhibition
Saturday 11 August – Sunday 4 November
10.00AM – 5.00PM FREE ADMISSION
People’s History Museum
Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3ER
GHOSTS : DISAPPEARING HISTORIES
CELEBRATING THE CLUBS OF MOSS SIDE AND HULME FROM THE 50’S TO THE 80’s
Exhibition And Evening Event
Commonword and Zion Arts Centre are celebrating the Moss Side and Hulme night clubs of the 50’s to the 80’s by holding an exhibition and evening event. Find out about the memories and stories of the clubs and the role they played in building and sustaining the communities of Moss Side and Hulme.
We have interviewed many of the original club-goers, their families, friends and associates and found glorious stories and remarkable insights into the exciting, nurturing roles these clubs had in community life.
Come along, we’re sure there will be people you recognise or stories that will tug your memories and inspire you to a greater love of this history.
Commonword Ghosts Exhibition
Thursday 22 March – Saturday 31 March
9.00 AM – 9.00 PM (5.00 PM Sat) Cost: FREE
Ghosts Revival
Friday 23 March
7.15 PM – 10.30 PM Cost: FREE
Spoken Word, Stories
Performances & DJ Hewan Clarke
Zion Arts Centre
335 Stretford Road | Hulme Manchester | M15 5ZA
For information contact martin@cultureword.org.uk or phone Commonwod on 0161 832 3777
Commonword as part of the Ghosts Project is working with Manchester District Music Archive to create a permanent online exhibition of material, to be live for the new year. More information on the Archive below.
MANCHESTER DISTRICT MUSIC ARCHIVE
MDMArchive is an online community archive designed to celebrate Greater Manchester music and its social history.
It is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
The archive consists of over 7,500 digital artefacts including photos, posters, press articles, flyers and footage uploaded by Manchester music lovers from all over the world.
You can add contribute your artefacts and memories to our archive by becoming a member at www.mdmarchive.co.uk
