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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!
What's On
What's New
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Exhibition: You Brought Your Own Light
Exhibition by Manchester based photographer Allie Crewe 26 July - 29 September 2018
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Exhibition: Workers’ Co-operative Movement, 1970s-1990s
Exhibition by the HLF-funded ‘Working Together’ project on the Workers’ Co-operative Movement, 2-28 July 2018
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Exhibition: The Smiths 1984-1986
Exhibition by photographer Stephen Wright, 1 June - 25 August 2018
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