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Heritage Open Day 2022

Heritage Open Day returns this year on Saturday the 17th September! Cumbria Clock Company will be joining us at Bistro Marc at Winters to deliver two talks about the restoration process of Winter’s Clock! ? One free soft drink or hot drink per person for attendees of...

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Stockport’s Secret Street Party set for the 4th June!

On Saturday 4th June the Underbanks are hosting a Street Party to celebrate the music, culture, food and history of our special area.  This amazing event will showcase our fantastic local businesses such as Bistro Marc at Winters, Hillgate Cakery, Top of the Town...

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Tales of the Sinking Ship Event!

On Saturday 12th February 2022 we held the 'Tales of the Sinking Ship' event to celebrate mark 55 years since the Jimi Hendrix Experience performed in the Underbanks! Together with local record label, Seven Miles Out, we hosted a range of heritage activities. This...

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New street art interpretation plaques in the Underbanks!

New information plaques have been installed in the Underbanks to explain the relevance of the street art. The plaques have been carefully installed to ensure they do not damage buildings or obstruct the artwork. The plaques have been created by local company The Sign...

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Tales of the Underbanks deadline extended!

We are looking for tales, urban myths, legends, and stories inspired by the Underbanks! If you are a writer, a habitual story teller or just fancy having a go, we are looking for stories up to 1000 words inspired by the Underbanks, past, present or future. Why not...

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New Townscape Heritage Assistant!

Meet Rebecca, our new Townscape Heritage Assistant! Rebecca has recently graduated from the University of Sheffield with a first-class degree in Cultural Heritage Management.  She will be working with Peter, the Townscape Heritage Manager, on the Rediscovering the...

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