issue 10 – Manchester Historian

In the month since issue 9 was published the trees have lost their leaves, the nights have drawn in and the days keep getting colder. At this time of year many of us turn to all kinds of sources for comfort and in this issue we’ve focused on one of our favourites – baking. We’ve Continue Reading

Baby Prince George has recently been Christened following months of news stories following his birth in July. Lydia Hasan looks at how previous royal babies been celebrated.

With Malala, the girl shot by the Taliban in Afghanistan, recently hitting the headlines again Vivienne Delliou-Daly shows that girls’ schooling is still a relatively recent phenomenon.

Kate Ayling explores Johannes Junius, Dr Jenny Spinks’ Undiscovered Hero, a German mayor who was convicted of witchcraft in 1628.

Sophie Brownlee explores Parisian pastry, its origin and its global migration.