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  1. The cinema modelled after sex, money and greed

    Henry F Elder was an architect from Salford who designed the cinema.

  2. The wartime diary found in a jumble sale

    The diary of Jewish girls who fled Vienna during the war was found in a jumble sale.

  3. The undercover vagrant: Saviour of the slums

    Meet Mary Higgs, the woman who went undercover to expose the workhouse conditions.

  4. The Leigh woman who rescued Japan's sushi industry

    Kathleen Drew-Baker, a University of Manchester botanist, saved sushi with her research.

  5. The legend of the Red Rider at Bramall Hall

    Step inside Bramall Hall, a place shrouded in history and hauntings.

  6. The Greater Manchester slum named "hell upon earth"

    Angel Meadow is a fairly quiet part of the region, but it was once a notorious slum.

  7. The forbidden ball of 1880 Manchester

    In Hulme, 1880, a forbidden ball takes place, historian Chris Hoyle tells the story.

  8. The curious case of Balloon Street

    Have you ever wondered where Balloon Street in Manchester got its name?

  9. Salford Quays' lost racecourse

    Salford’s waterfront once hosted a racecourse, Nick Ransom explores its legacy.

  10. Preserving the past: Inside John Rylands Library

    The John Rylands Library has opened a new Collections Gallery showcasing rare items.

  11. Mike Sweeney: From Docker to DJ, the Salford story

    BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney reflects on his journey from docker to DJ.

  12. Manchester's forgotten underground market

    Step inside the Arndale underground market, a shopper's paradise and an escape for some.

  13. Is Ordsall Hall haunted?

    Ordsall Hall has been around for centuries, and locals say the place is haunted.

  14. Inside the iconic Granada Studios

    Take a trip back in time to the old Granada Studios and hear stories from ex tour guides.

  15. How did Band on the Wall get its name?

    Band on the Wall has been around for over 200 years, but how did it get that name?

  16. Castlefield: The Roman service station

    Uncover the secrets of the Roman legacy located in the heart of Castlefield.

  17. "Manchester's own Muhammad Ali"

    Len Johnson was regarded as one of the best boxers, but was barred from due to his race.