Dean Kirby PhD

The Manchester beer poisoning scandal Hundreds of people became sick and dozens died before deadly arsenic was found in the city's beer supply

In 1900, doctors were confused about why hundreds of people were taking ill in Manchester, UK. They only later discovered there was arsenic in the city’s beer supply. Most of the victims were women, who were only able to afford the cheapest, tainted beer. This is their story.

Roman road discovered in Manchester city centre Archaeologists say the dig uncovered one of the best Roman finds in the city in more than 20 years.

Roman road discovered in Manchester - one of the most significant archaeological discovers in the city for two decades #history #archaeology #romanbritain #Manchester www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Manchester Italian Association’s Madonna del Rosario procession has been taking place each summer since 1890. Here’s the Madonna on her way back to Little Italy in Ancoats this afternoon. #MadonnadelRosario #Ancoats #LittleItaly #Manchester #Italy

It is very bright even in the photo!

Thanks Christine. Amazing. Never knew about this statue.

Are the bones of Thomas Paine in your attic? Rumours have swirled for 200 years that the father of the American Revolution's remains could be somewhere in Manchester

Are the bones of Thomas Paine, the father of the American Revolution, in your attic? For 200 years, claims have swirled that Paine's bones were buried in Manchester after being stolen from New York. Discover the theories, clues and intrigues...

#july4th #4thofjuly #usa #independenceday #fouthofjuly

Thanks T.M.

The Dinner Hour In Manchester, lunch has always been called dinner

I’ve just finished writing a series on Friedrich Engels in Manchester, but most of all enjoyed writing about my late grandma’s cooking ⬇️

Manchester History Club | Dean Kirby | Substack Discover the story of Manchester and its people written by me - historian, author and genealogist Dr Dean Kirby. Subscribe to support my writing journey. Click to read Manchester History Club, by Dean...

If it’s your cup of tea, please do check it out at www.manchesterhistory.uk

I started it in 2023 while I was finding my way in trying to become a full time freelance historian and I’m just about still managing to write it each week.

Chuffed to say I’m my little newsletter about the history of Manchester is back in the top 20 rising history newsletters over on Substack. #history #substack #writing

Finding Mr Engels: Part 4 The final part of my series on Friedrich Engels in Manchester and how I think we should really tell the city's story

Friedrich Engels described Victorian Manchester as ‘Hell upon Earth’. Here’s why I think it’s time to reframe that period of the city’s history by focusing on the people who lived it.

#Manchester #FriedrichEngels #history #genealogy #familyhistory

Thanks @gurbirsingh.bsky.socials It was nice to meet up again and I enjoyed chatting all things Engels and Manchester

Thanks for your time yesterday @manchesterhistory.uk Recording available here astrotalkuk.org/manchestersc....

All FM

Today on Manchester Science, the story of a young German writer with radical ideas - Friedrich Engels and his 1845 book, The Condition of the Working Class, with urban historian, journalist, and author Dr Dean Kerby. Live at 13:00 allfm.org

Looking forward to talking all things Friedrich Engels and Manchester with @gurbirsingh on AllFM this afternoon. Do tune in.

Finding Mr Engels: Part 3 It's 1844 and a well-dressed man is walking through the streets of the world's first industrial city. The cotton looms are thumping like a heartbeat.

It’s 1844 and a well-dressed man is walking through the streets of Manchester.

His ears are tuned in to the music of the world’s first industrial city:

The flying shuttles thumping across the cotton looms like a heartbeat.

The click-clack of the clogs on the cobbles.

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Finding Mr Engels: Part 3 It's 1844 and a well-dressed man is walking through the streets of the world's first industrial city. The cotton looms are thumping like a heartbeat.

Here's the third part of my series on my search for Friedrich Engels in Manchester. It's 1844 and a well-dressed man is walking through the streets of the world's first industrial city. The cotton looms are thumping like a heartbeat.
#Manchester #history #FriedrichEngels

🚶🏻The Meander #2: Step across the Irwell into Salford's old Chapel Street Just a few steps across the Irwell from Manchester's Exchange Square, Chapel Street in Salford awaits the developers

Here’s second part of my new series of offbeat walks around the fringes of Manchester. Chapel Street in Salford awaits the march of the developers.

Friedrich Engels / Jeremy Deller Industry, class war, Granby Row, Adrian Street...

You might enjoy this davehaslam.substack.com/p/friedrich-...

This is really interesting particularly about when what was essentially was a piece of performance art then becomes part of the fabric of a city.

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Thanks Cath. I agree. I do think there should be a public debate about it. Here’s a straw poll I’ve started in the story, asking readers their views. Moving it to a more appropriate location would at least allow Engels to be seen and discussed in context - Angel Meadow/Little Ireland.

Finding Mr Engels: Part 1 How a journey to uncover my family history led me to an encouter with Friedrich Engels in slums of Victorian Manchester

And here’s the first part from last week about how my family history research led me to discover #Engels #Manchester

Finding Mr Engels: Part 2 Friedrich Engels, standing there with his arms folded in a concrete frockcoat, is impervious to the rays of sunshine

Here’s the second part of my series of stories about Friedrich Engels and Manchester, looking at the statue of Engels in Tony Wilson Place. #Manchester #Engels

‘Don’t steal my cats please’ #Manchester #graffiti #cats

Finding Mr Engels: Part 1 How a journey to uncover my family history led me to an encouter with Friedrich Engels in slums of Victorian Manchester

How my family history research led me to an encounter with Friedrich Engels in the backstreets of Victorian Manchester. Read part 1 of Finding Mr Engels ⬇️ #genealogy #familyhistory #genhour #ancestry #genealogy #history #friedrichengels #manchester

Thanks Claire. Very kind of you.

Looking forward to giving a masterclass on tracing Victorian criminal ancestors based on my research into Manchester slums next week for the brilliant Family Tree Magazine

#scuttlers #Victorian #familyhistory #genealogy #ancestry

Had the greatest night doing a talk on Friedrich Engels, Manchester and my family history for just under 300 people who came to see me for @manlitphil.bsky.social, pictured here as people were still arriving.
📸Thanks for the photos Gurbir Singh.
#Manchester #history #FriedrichEngels #AngelMeadow

Engels in Manchester: Past Meets Present With Dr Dean Kirby. What happens when a descendant of Angel Meadow's residents retraces one of history's most influential urban walks?

Just a handful of tickets left before we sell out 300 seats for my talk this week for Manchester Lit and Phil about Friedrich Engels, the Condition of the Working Class and how the book intersects with my own family history in Manchester.

#genealogy
#manchester
#familyhistory
#friedrichengels