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    Place

    Find out how Greater Manchester and your neighbourhood have changed down the years.

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    Communties

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

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    Radical Thinking

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

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What is Archives+?

Archives+ will offer 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 will help to satisfy a growing demand for accessible community history and personal heritage. It will be easier than ever before for you to find what you’re looking for under one roof!

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