The History of Greater Manchester by Tram
Fri 18 Sept · 14:00
Chorlton Library
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Chorlton Book Festival presents The History of Greater Manchester by Tram at Chorlton Library in Manchester on 18 September 2026. The event features a story about Greater Manchester. Admission is free to £6.00.
Chorlton Book Festival presents
The Balloon Man … and heaps of other stories about Greater Manchester ….. at Chorlton Library!
It’s the story behind the books featuring that bestselling series … The History of Greater Manchester By Tram
Come along and hear the story of how Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping came up with the idea of a collection of books which share the history of Greater Manchester based on the idea that each of the 99 tram stops on the eight routes all have stories which when put together make our collective past.
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The History of Greater Manchester by Tram takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 14:00.
The History of Greater Manchester by Tram is held at Chorlton Library in Manchester (Manchester Road, Manchester, M21).
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The History of Greater Manchester by Tram
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Chorlton Book Festival presents The History of Greater Manchester by Tram at Chorlton Library in Manchester on 18 September 2026. The event features a story about Greater Manchester. Admission is free to £6.00.
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Organiser’s full description
Chorlton Book Festival presents
The Balloon Man … and heaps of other stories about Greater Manchester ….. at Chorlton Library!
It’s the story behind the books featuring that bestselling series … The History of Greater Manchester By Tram
Come along and hear the story of how Andrew Simpson and Peter Topping came up with the idea of a collection of books which share the history of Greater Manchester based on the idea that each of the 99 tram stops on the eight routes all have stories which when put together make our collective past.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The History of Greater Manchester by Tram?
The History of Greater Manchester by Tram takes place on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 14:00.
Where is The History of Greater Manchester by Tram taking place?
The History of Greater Manchester by Tram is held at Chorlton Library in Manchester (Manchester Road, Manchester, M21).
How much are tickets for The History of Greater Manchester by Tram?
Tickets for The History of Greater Manchester by Tram range from £0 to £6. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for The History of Greater Manchester by Tram?
Tickets for The History of Greater Manchester by Tram can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free – £6
Date
Until Friday, 18 September 2026
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