The Greater Manchester County Council (GMCC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater Manchester from 1974 to 1986, with responsibilities for public transport, planning, emergency services and waste disposal. It was composed of members from ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester. Its powers were passed back to these district councils when it was abolished on 31 March 1986.

Established in 1953 to celebrate and promote the value and enjoyment of music. Its operations were suspended in May 2015.

Professional body founded in 1865, and reconstituted in 1891 when it amalgamated with the Manchester Architectural Association. In 1969 the Society became a branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Established in 1969 as the England Marketing Advisory Board, later becoming known as the English Tourist Board. The name was changed to the English Tourism Council in 1999. In 2003, it merged with the British Tourist Authority to become VisitBritain. VisitEngland launched as a separate corporate body in the same year.

Professional body formed in 1868.

British daily newspaper based in London and founded in 1785 as The Daily Universal Register. It became The Times on 1 January 1788. In 1981, Times Newspapers became a subsidary of News UK, itself wholly owned by News Corp.

Created under the provisions of the Employment and Training Act 1973 to develop a comprehensive manpower strategy for Britain and advise on employment matters. It was an independent body which reported directly to the Secretary of State for Employment. It was abolished in September 1988 and replaced by the new Training Agency.