Edgworth Protestation Returns 1641

The Protestation of 1641 was an attempt to avert the English Civil War. Parliament passed a bill on 3rd May 1641 requiring those over the age of 18 to sign the Protestation, an oath of allegiance to King Charles I and the Church of England, as a way to reduce the tensions across the realm. Signing them was a necessity in order to hold public office.

The History of Manchester Theatres (Marilyn Shalks)

Upcoming Talk - October 2025

7.30pm at Harwood Methodist Church
Thursday 22nd October 2025

Speaker: Marilyn Shalks

Marilyn will share the rich stories behind the city’s iconic venues and the remarkable performers who graced their stages, accompanied by an engaging visual presentation. A dedicated volunteer and renowned theatre-history blogger, her work—including cataloguing Manchester Archives+ theatre collections—can be explored at www.manchestertheatrehistory.co.uk.