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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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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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What's On

Creative Writing Workshop

Free creative writing workshops for young people aged 13-25 from the LGBT+ community.
05.04.14
10 Manchester Inventions That Shook The World

The first of our free talks on the history of Manchester will focus on some of the Manchester inventions that have changed the world.
14.04.14
Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society Handling Session

Take the opportunity to handle original documents often only accessed online as part of the Manchester Histories Festival.
27.03.14

What's New

Looking forward to meeting you…

MLFHS Help Desk volunteers getting up to speed.
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Central Library Opening Date Is Announced

We're pleased to announce that...
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War Child

If you like our site, there are more stories and images from our collections on the Archives+ blog
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Communities

Radical Thinking

What is Archives+?

What's On

Creative Writing Workshop

10 Manchester Inventions That Shook The World

Manchester and Lancashire Family History Society Handling Session

What's New

Looking forward to meeting you…

Central Library Opening Date Is Announced

War Child

A City Speaks