Monday, February 23, 2026

First World War

Women’s Lives in Manchester: How the First World War Transformed Gender Roles in Society

The year 1914 was a moment when the world stood still. The First World War, then called "The Great War," engulfed Europe like a...

National Aircraft Factory No. 2 in Heaton Chapel: Manchester’s Aircraft Production in the First World War

Walking through the streets of Heaton Chapel today, it is hard to imagine that this quiet Manchester suburb once lived a completely different life....
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