Where Handel Meets Hendrix: London’s Musical History in 7 Places
Famous musicians have lived and worked in and around London for hundreds of years.
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150 Years of Alexandra Palace
Sitting high in north London’s skyline, Alexandra Palace has been a prominent leisure attraction since the 19th century.
Celebrating Liverpool’s Musical Heritage: The Beatles and Beyond
Explore some of the venues that have helped to make Liverpool famous for its music over the decades.
A Beginner’s Guide to Original Northern Soul Venues
‘Northern Soul’ is shorthand for a once ‘underground’ subculture that originally developed among young, mostly working-class people in the north of England in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
From Clog Dancing to Women’s Football: 6 Stories from Historic Lancashire
Discover some of the people, places and heritage of the historic country of Lancashire.
From Textile Mills to Joy Division: A History of Rochdale in 10 Buildings
In just under 1000 years, Rochdale has developed from a medieval settlement to a modern town centre. Here are 10 fascinating buildings which tell Rochdale’s story.
8 Historic Music Festivals
From struggling to put a tent up in the pouring rain to dancing to your favourite band with your mates, music festival have become a highlight of summer.
I Was There: 6 Classic Club Nights
The club nights that created musical movements, spawned sartorial styles and defined generations.
8 Important Sites in the History of Black Music in England
Discover some of the most important buildings and places in the history of music by Black musicians in England.
Mirth, Mayhem and Marvel: A Brief Introduction to Music Halls
Originating as an extension of the saloon bars of local pubs and taverns, music halls developed their own style of variety performance