Hidden ManchesterEpisodes Episode guide
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The cinema modelled after sex, money and greed
Henry F Elder was an architect from Salford who designed the cinema.
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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.
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The undercover vagrant: Saviour of the slums
Meet Mary Higgs, the woman who went undercover to expose the workhouse conditions.
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The Leigh woman who rescued Japan's sushi industry
Kathleen Drew-Baker, a University of Manchester botanist, saved sushi with her research.
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The legend of the Red Rider at Bramall Hall
Step inside Bramall Hall, a place shrouded in history and hauntings.
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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.
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The forbidden ball of 1880 Manchester
In Hulme, 1880, a forbidden ball takes place, historian Chris Hoyle tells the story.
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The curious case of Balloon Street
Have you ever wondered where Balloon Street in Manchester got its name?
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Salford Quays' lost racecourse
Salford’s waterfront once hosted a racecourse, Nick Ransom explores its legacy.
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Preserving the past: Inside John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library has opened a new Collections Gallery showcasing rare items.
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Mike Sweeney: From Docker to DJ, the Salford story
BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney reflects on his journey from docker to DJ.
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Manchester's forgotten underground market
Step inside the Arndale underground market, a shopper's paradise and an escape for some.
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Is Ordsall Hall haunted?
Ordsall Hall has been around for centuries, and locals say the place is haunted.
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Inside the iconic Granada Studios
Take a trip back in time to the old Granada Studios and hear stories from ex tour guides.
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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?
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Castlefield: The Roman service station
Uncover the secrets of the Roman legacy located in the heart of Castlefield.
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"Manchester's own Muhammad Ali"
Len Johnson was regarded as one of the best boxers, but was barred from due to his race.
















