2 h. ago The historical gem described as 'Manchester's Hogwarts' that is celebrating 'monumental' milestone

The collection features parchment signed by the Tudor Queen, Hebrew bibles, notes from Joy Division's manager, and drag queen posters

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4 h. ago Joy Division fans find out what band name actually means after 49 years

Joy Division were one of the most popular and pioneering post-punk bands of the 1970s and 1980s - but many fans don't know the shocking reason behind the band's name

Politics

10 h. ago Drummer gets up to play with tribute band – then people realise who he is

A tribute band had a surprise for members of the Fake Festival audience last weekend, with a familiar drummer getting up to play with the group for one of the final songs of the night

Politics

10 h. ago People are just realising what the band name Joy Division means after 49 years

Joy Division formed in Salford nearly 50 years ago, but it has taken decades for some fans to realise what the band's name actually means. It's left some people floored

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1 week ago Students perform in throwback clip from 2003 and people then realise who they are

A clip of two students performing a song in 2003 has resurfaced and people soon realised who the band were - and the track in question would go on to become a major hit despite a few changes to the lyrics

Politics

2 w. ago Man makes appearance as drummer in punk band and jaws drop as people realise who it is

A man turned up to play drums at a gig for a punk rock band - and it turns out even the group's die hard fans were gobsmacked after realising it was an A-list celebrity

Politics

2 w. ago Oasis, Joy Division and New Order snubbed for major accolade

All three were nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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