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    Radical Thinking

    Throughout Manchester’s history, its people have taken a stand against injustice and prejudice.

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    Communities

    Some people are born here, some people come here to live. Every one of them shapes our city.

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    Place

    Find out how your neighbourhood has changed through maps, local photographs and original archives.

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What is Archives+?

Archives+ is an exciting City Centre showcase and repository for archives and family history.  Situated in the magnificent Manchester Central Library, this purpose-built centre brings together a partnership of amazing regional and national

collections of documents, photographs and films, and helps to satisfy a growing demand for accessible community history and personal heritage.  It is easier than ever before for you to find what you’re looking for under one roof!

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What's On

  • Marie Stopes & Married Love – An International Women’s Day Event 

    The only 20th century book to be included in Melvyn Bragg’s Twelve Books that Changed the World was Marie Stopes' 'Married Love'. She changed our lives.

    05.03.15

  • Umbrella Doodles 

    Take a stroll from the University to Manchester Central Library with an artist as your guide. Create custom umbrellas by using glass pens to outline some of the architecture you will see on your way.

    13.03.15

  • Saturday Spectacular-Shakespeare week 

    Come and try your hand at lots of fun craft activities including making a Tudor neck ruff, recreate our stained glass window and write a sonnet with a quill.

    21.03.15

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Alexandra Park Pageant, 27 June 1970

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