Introducing our new online archive catalogue making it easier to discover Manchester’s archive collections.
The catalogue allows you to search for information about a wide range of archive collections, including local government, family, churches, business, school and court records, maps and plans connected to Manchester's history.
Whether you're researching your family history, studying, or simply interested in Manchester's rich heritage, you'll find a wealth of useful sources.
Our previous archive catalogue GM Lives has now been retired but you can continue to search the 9 other Greater Manchester Archives on their websites. This will give you the most up to date information about their holdings: