In the City – Exhibition
First Floor Display CasesIn The City is a collection of Manchester images taken by photographer Richard Davis over the last 35 Years. The exhibition centres around Richard's love of art, music, culture and […]
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The Streets of Our City: Manchester Town Hall Photographers’ Collection
First Floor Exhibition HallThe Town Hall Photographers' Collection is a large photographic collection held in Archives+ Central Library, ranging in date from 1956 to 2007. The collection consists of tens of thousands of images, […]
Legacy of ’67-A voice for Queer Stories
Wolfson Reading RoomIn 1967 the law in England and Wales changed to partially decriminalise homosexual acts between men in private. This was followed by further legislation relating to the age of consent, […]
International Mother Language Day 2023 – Manchester City of Literature Exhibition
Lwr Ground Floor - Manchester Histories HubThroughout February and March, we are delighted to be working with Manchester City of Literature who have an exhibition available to celebrate International Mother Language Day, showcasing our international connection […]
Sunday Winter Warmer
Come in from the cold to our Winter Warmer - a special Sunday afternoon opening for all to have fun, and families to have some together time. We'll have winter […]
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