A DIY research project into identity, place, and history. Understanding modern Manchester through baths and wash-houses in the 19th century.

Partnership of archive and local history organisations at Manchester Central Library. Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Blogs by volunteers and staff. org for events, visitor information and more. The trials and tribulations of being a Suffragette.

Central Library was recently transformed through a major refurbishment and expansion and re-launched in March 2014. Its heritage features have been lovingly restored. New accessible spaces, facilities and resources are increasing access to knowledge, nurturing creative talent and helping to boost the regional economy. Manchester Central Library Development Trust.

Search the NWFA main catalogue of over 7,500 titles. Welcome to the North West Film Archive, the professionally recognised public home for the moving image heritage of the North West of England. Remembering a Swiss adventure for. Manchester and Salford children 70 years ago.

URBED have signed an open letter to the Chancellor urging him to reconsider the. Open Green Homes organisers - networking event.

Get hands on with the HP.

A world-first popular festival, celebrating three centuries of LGBT history, run entirely by volunteers. Trailblazing campaigners, eminent scholars, and pioneering performers join forces to share unique and rarely heard histories, for adults and children of all ages. The inaugural Allan Horsfall lecture. Sponsored by the Campaign for Homosexual Equality, unveils the first attempts at parliamentary reform in 1832.

Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum. The Museum tells the story of firefighting, particularly in the Greater Manchester region. The area has played a significant role in the story of fire brigades and fire engineering. The area was also noted as an important centre of manufacture for fire engines, fire hose and equipment.

A Skills for the Future Project. Hurd Library and University Research Collections. The Museum of Royal Worcester. We currently have seven trainees undertaking 15 month graduate traineeships based at library, archive and museum settings in and around the historic city of Worcester.