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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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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

The Peterloo Massacre

Part of our series of free monthly talks. An illustrated talk on the most infamous incident in British political history.
11.08.14
War horse Close Up at Central Library

War horse day at Central Library with visit from Joey himself.
26.07.14
Family History Beginners Course 5: New Sources in the 19th and 20th Centuries

Learn to research your ancestors using new sources from the 19th and 20th centuries
06.09.14

What's New

Archives+ Inaugural Photography Competition

Give us your best shot of Manchester as you see it, captured with your phone, tablet or camera.
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LGBT Young Writers Prize

We’re excited to announce that we are sponsoring the Young Enigma Allan Horsfall Prize for LGBT+ Young Writers in Greater Manchester.
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Looking forward to meeting you…

MLFHS Help Desk volunteers getting up to speed.
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Radical Thinking

Communities

What is Archives+?

What's On

The Peterloo Massacre

War horse Close Up at Central Library

Family History Beginners Course 5: New Sources in the 19th and 20th Centuries

What's New

Archives+ Inaugural Photography Competition

LGBT Young Writers Prize

Looking forward to meeting you…

Alexandra Park Pageant, 27 June 1970