Black and British: David Olusoga in conversation with Hannah Barker at Manchester Art Gallery

Belzan is a modern bistro serving delicious food in a relaxed and friendly setting, in an unexpected location.

A Scandi-inspired restaurants that celebrates Northern hospitality, with a seasonal menu made from locally-sourced ingredients.

Mahoe Blue is a bar and bistro that serves authentic Jamaican food in a cosy venue in South Liverpool.

The largest of Rough Trade stores, it’s record shop, event space and concert venue in the heart of Liverpool, complete with its own gift shop

A disused bank vault now conceals a unique gallery space and filming location, championing local creatives and their vision.

Lake Gallery is an artist-run space in West Kirby, showcasing fine art and contemporary craft in regularly changing exhibitions.

Birkenhead Central Library provides books and resources, and welcomes everyone to their community hub in a stunning, historic location.

Love Lane Brewery offers delicious food and a wide selection of beers as well as tours of the brewery and gin distillery.

The Reader brings people together through a shared love of literature and their home is in the beautiful Calderstones Park in Liverpool.

Hidden in the Georgian Quarter, Ye Cracke is a historic Liverpool pub, known for being John Lennon’s local in his student days

81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history

Larks is a vintage clothing and gift emporium in a bright pink shop where you’ll find a bit of everything, sprinkled with glitter.