activities

Welcome to Postcards from the Past

Experience the sights and sounds of historic areas in Platt Fields Park

Watch videos and download activity sheets to enjoy at home or whilst out on our Postcards from the Past walking trails!

Postcards from the Past

The Avenue

When the Platt Fields was first established promenading was a popular pastime and families would dress up in their best clothes to walk around the

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Postcards from the Past

Haymaking

Rusholme was changing rapidly at the start of the twentieth century. Once a small village, it became a city suburb in 1885 as Manchester expanded

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Postcards from the Past

The Bandstand

Platt Fields has had musical events on for a long time, as you can see above. There have been many concerts, performances and festivals in

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enjoy new walking trails around Platt Fields Park