ALT Credits for the above image, presenting four stories from the Greater Manchester volunteer research team led by Crossing Footprints, from left to right: 1. Photo widely believed to be of James Johnson, taken by William Thorpe c 1868-1870 (reproduced with the kind permission of the Oldham Photographic Society. web: oldhamphotographic.co.uk), 2. Roman Altar in honour of Aelius Victor (copyright the Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester), 3. Portrait engraving of Enriqueta Rylands from a photograph by R.K. Durrant and Son of Torquay (copyright of the University of Manchester), 4. Jou Lim (courtesy of Jou Lim’s family)

ALT 100 stories of migration into and out of North West England have been researched, documented over three years by local volunteers and school groups. They are now available to explore on an interactive online map at https://www.migrationstoriesnw.uk/stories/ along with background information, educational resources and introductory films about the project. Migration Stories North West https://migrationstoriesnw.uk is a 3 year project unearthing histories of migration in the North West from ancient times to the present day. The stories show how the North West has always been a place of migration, with people moving to and from other parts of the British Isles and other parts of the world as a result of conflict, colonialism and trade, as well as in search of work, educational opportunities or a better life.

ALT Image of an interactive map within the web interface for the project - at https://www.migrationstoriesnw.uk/stories/