Tuesday
18th
August
2026
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National Fajita Day
Greater Manchester
A focal point in the Roman road network. But came into its own in the mid-17th century, when cotton began to be used in fabric manufacture. Towns such as Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, and Oldham, specializing in cotton spinning, rapidly expanded, and Manchester became the major market centre. Increased demand for coal in the 18th and 19th centuries, and mining settlements grew rapidly.
Did You Know...
The Emmeline Pankhurst’s statue is in St. Peter’s Square Manchester– it commemorates her as a leading figure of the Suffragette movement it was unveiled on the centenary of the first UK election in which women could vote, it symbolises the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the dignity of women’s rights.
August activities
- August Bank Holiday Bash
- Chair Zumba or Northern Soul Seated Dance
- Cotton & Cloth - Manchester Mills Craft Session
- Greater Manchester Town Quiz
- Lancashire vs Yorkshire Day
- Manchester Music Morning
- Manchester Tart
- Mancunian Slang Bingo
- Northern Towns Reminiscence Session
- Rainy Day Art Club
- Relaxing Park Sounds & Storytime
When it comes to human dignity, we cannot make compromises