Accurate
Established facts, interpretations and open questions are clearly distinguished.
Stories, learning and community legacy
A living River Irwell resource
Explore illustrated stories, environmental learning and activities connecting Manchester, Salford and the river between them.
About the collection
Made to be useful beyond the live programme
Mancunianity Flows brings researched history into conversation with lived experience. The collection supports family discovery, school learning, community activity and reflection on the river's future.
Accessible
Material is written for different ages, devices and ways of learning.
Participatory
Local knowledge and the Weavers' observations help guide the work.
Ethical
Permission, privacy, safeguarding and respectful representation guide publication.
Reusable
Resources are easy to find, print and adapt where rights permit.
Maintained
Material is reviewed, corrected and developed as new evidence emerges.
Collection status: developing resource · Last reviewed: 21 October 2026 · Read the resource standards and rights guidance