Manchester Histories Festival - 21 - 30 March 2014

Motoring and Leisure in Edwardian Manchester

Peep, peep!!

Join Dr Craig Horner from Manchester Metropolitan University for this illustrated talk looking at aspects of motoring in and around Edwardian Manchester.

Using magazines and newspapers, the talk will look at who was buying the new cars and motorcycles (not always the rich), how they bought them, and what they did with them.

Dates

Sat 3 Mar 2012 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Venue

Friends' Meeting House

6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS

Price

Free but booking recommended

Tickets

Tickets
Book online here
Phone
0161 306 1982

Suitable for

15+

Event type

Celebration Day Talks, Talks

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