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	Manchester Central Library - Icons of England
		Manchester Central Library in St. Peter’s Square is one of those traditional libraries filled with treasures for those who love to learn.
		Inside the imposing circular Portland stone building is a lending library and a reference library, an extensive local history collection, an arts library and the Henry Watson Music Library, one of the largest collections of music in the country.
		The Central Library appears everywhere in publications etc and is a prominent feature on postcards sent to every corner of the globe.
	www.icons.org.uk /nom/nominations/central-library-1 (367 words)

	Manchester
		The most constructive approach to ensuring that libraries become more relevant in the future is to adopt an approach which permits a general competence to provide whatever services are needed locally and to remove the problem of determining whether or not a proposed development might be ultra vires.
		If public libraries are to maintain and develop the role we believe they should perform as a common good accessible to all there can be no alternative to the vast majority of their funds being provided from public sources via taxation.
		Manchester City Council has to address the burden of historic public expectations of its Central Library and a total public disregard of local government boundaries.
	panizzi.shef.ac.uk /library-review/metdist/manc.html (2400 words)

	Manchester Central Library resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Manchester Central Library holds a great number of records from local churches, census returns and other local resources.
		If you are researching in the Manchester area it could be well worth a trip or a telephone call to the library to see if they have the records which you require.
		The whole of the present day City of Manchester is available for all Censuses from 1841 to 1891 except for areas which are badly damaged or missing from the originals and have therefore not been filmed.
	www.nwnet.co.uk /thesmiths/gensite/mcllsu.htm (317 words)

	Manchester travel guide - Wikitravel
		Manchester used to have a reputation for being a dirty and boring city, but things have dramatically changed in the last decade and it is now a more pleasant, open, clean and exciting place, and well worth a visit, even if just for a day.
		Manchester has or had a colourful reputation for gun crime: however, this was mostly gang-related and a problem for people involved in the drug trade, and as a visitor you will not face any greater danger than for any other large British city.
		Manchester is within reach of The Lake District, Leeds, York, Liverpool, the Peak District, Huddersfield, Blackpool and Chester.
	wikitravel.org /en/Manchester (4893 words)

	Manchester Central Reference Library in Peter's Square, Manchester
		An important British library, which serves the city and the region, and one of the largest outside London, it has an extensive collection of books for lending and for reference, as befits a major university city.
		The foundation stone of the library was laid by Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald in 1930, and it was officially opened by King George V on 17 July 1934.
		It is regarded as one of Harris's most confident and impressive buildings - a Manchester landmark which dominates St Peter's Square, and commands an imposing position when approaching from the south along one of Manchester's busiest thoroughfares, Oxford Street.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /buildings/ref-lib.html (452 words)

	Manchester Libraries
		Manchester had been the first local authority in Britain to introduce a public lending and reference library, under powers granted by the Public Libraries & Museums Act of 1850.
		The foundation stone of the library was laid by Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald in 1930, and it was officially opened by King George on 17 July 1934.
		The library's international renown lies with its rare books, many of which were purchased initially by Mrs Rylands; these include the Spencer Collection of printed books, purchased for £210,000 in 1892, as well as many valuable manuscripts from the Biblioteca Lindesiana acquired in 1901 for £155,000.
	www.manchester2002-uk.com /arts/libs/libs-1.html (1661 words)

	Manchester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manchester lies in a bowl-shaped land area bordered to the north and east by the Pennine hills and to the south by the Cheshire Plain.
		Manchester's principal bus station mainly for services on the south side of the city is at Piccadilly Gardens, which is also served by Metrolink and a short walk from the city's main railway station, Piccadilly.
		The Library Theatre is a small producing theatre situated in the basement of the city’s central library, and the Lowry Centre is a large touring venue in Salford.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester (7166 words)

	Central Library in Manchester - North West England - UK Attraction
		There has been a public library service in Manchester since 1852, when the Manchester Free Library was opened in the Hall of Science in Campfield.
		It was well into the twentieth century, however, before the City was able to build a Central Library fit for the great collections of books, periodicals and other materials that had been assembled by successive librarians and housed in a variety of locations.
		The Central Library is one of Manchester’s most famous and best-loved landmarks.
	www.ukattraction.com /north-west-england/central-library.htm (187 words)

	LibraryLaw Blog: Notices at libraries warning users they will be arrested if they log on to inflammatory anti-American ...
		Requests to participate in library copyright roundtable must be received by Sect.
		The Mail visited public libraries in Manchester, central and West London, Luton, Preston, Leeds and Crawley in Sussex and discovered - "by using computer experts to retrace every website accessed by users - the chilling extent to which they are being exploited.
		For instance, at Manchester Central Library between 11am and 2pm on Thursday, April 8, we found 18 terrorist-linked sites were accessed on the computers we checked.
	blog.librarylaw.com /librarylaw/2004/04/notices_at_libr.html (620 words)

	Moving Here \| Partners \| Manchester Central Library
		Manchester Archives and Local Studies holds many collections of records - official, legal, religious, political, personal - relating to Manchester, both past and present.
		The church records are drawn from a wider area owing to the Archive's status as Manchester Diocesan Record Office and also as a repository for the Manchester and Stockport Methodist District.
		The Archive is complemented by the Local Studies Library which has a large collection of printed material (including newspapers, photographs and maps) and additional sources for family history on microfilm.
	www.movinghere.org.uk /about/mcl.htm (138 words)

	Manchester Central Library - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manchester Central Library is a circular library next to the extended Town Hall in Manchester, England.
		Vincent Harris, it was constructed in 1934, but because of its traditional classical architecture it is often mistakenly thought to be much older.
		The respected Library Theatre Company is located in the basement.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester_Central_Library (129 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Manchester \| Library worker stole rare books
		Library staff checked the seller's details against their employment records, and notified police.
		Buckley was arrested at his home on 31 March 2006 on suspicion of theft from an employer and he later admitted in court to 10 charges, with 445 taken into consideration.
		Manchester City Council said a thorough review of security at the library had been carried out to protect other valuable works.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/manchester/6083672.stm (589 words)

	Manchester Central Library \| Manchester \| WCities Destination Guide
		Work began on this magnificent library - designed by Vincent Harris, in 1930 and there was a grand opening in 1934 by King George V. The architecture is beautiful and the round reading room is of particular interest.
		Divided into departments, the top floor has a very good linguistic and foreign language department with audio facilities and friendly staff who are always ready to help you find what you need.
		The library is extremely popular with students and everyone,from business people to children - is catered for.
	www.wcities.com /en/record/150,2493/3/record.html (140 words)

	Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - Sightseeing: Buildings - Manchester Central Library
		Description: An important British library, which serves the city and the region, and one of the largest outside London, it has an extensive collection of books for lending and for reference, as befits a major university city.
		Manchester had been the first local authority in Britain to introduce a public lending and reference library, under powers granted by the Public Libraries and Museums Act of 1850.
		The existing building came as a result of many years searching for a suitable place to house Manchester's growing collection of books and printed materials.
	www.googleearthhacks.com /dlfile21624/Manchester-Central-Library.htm (521 words)

	MMU - Library - other libraries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Students and staff of MMU can use books, journal and other materials, which are held at other Manchester academic libraries because of an agreement through NoWAL (North West Academic Libraries).
		Full details about admission requirements for the British Library reading rooms at St Pancras and an application form are available on the British Library website.
		There are also special libraries in the region that may be of interest to researchers.
	www.library.mmu.ac.uk /info/otherlib.html (380 words)

	Central Library Exhibition photo descriptions
		It's a eye-catching symbol of the regeneration of Hulme and of the "new" Manchester.
		This scene epitomises the enduring beauty of the Manchester cityscape, built in the 19th century, and renovated for the 21st.
		933: THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN STATUE Lincoln Square Manchester was moved from Platt Fields Park, and commemorates the solidarity with the United States of the Lancashire cotton workers during the Cotton Famine of the 1860's.
	www.manchesteronline.co.uk /ewm/ictext/exhib.html (2296 words)

	B-G Forums - Manchester Central Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He was a basket maker in the Deansgate area of Manchester from at least 1838 according to the birth certificate of his first child.
		The Manchester Local Image Collection provides a unique photographic record of Manchester, its people, streets and buildings from a period stretching well over 100 years.
		An archivist from MCL will be giving a talk about the Manchester workhouses (New Bridge St, Crumpsall and Withington) on Friday 13th Jan 2006 in the Committee Room, second floor.
	www.british-genealogy.com /forums/showthread.php?t=7610 (400 words)

	Sculpture In The Streets At Manchester Central Library - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, ...
		Manchester Central Library has opened a new photographic exhibition focusing on public art in the north-west.
		Showing until May 19 2006, Sculpture in the Streets covers Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford and reveals the often forgotten origins, histories and cultural purposes behind public art, from ancient market crosses to war memorials.
		Sculpture in the Streets is supported by English Heritage, the Public Monuments and Sculpture Association and the Manchester Metropolitan University.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /exh_gfx_en/ART36391.html (555 words)

	Manchester City Council: Libraries
		If you are a library member you can also check and renew your loans and make a reservation.
		All you need is a computer with an internet connection, your borrower number (on your library card) and PIN (usually the first four digits of your date of birth (eg.
		The Manchester Bookstart team has packs for all children under-four, filled with free goodies and advice for carers about book sharing, reading, play and fun.
	www.manchester.gov.uk /libraries (340 words)

	Yahoo! GeoCities - The Manchester Inventors's Group Home Page
		The Manchester Inventors Group in partnership with Manchester Central Library is a group that aims to help local inventors by providing the right information and sharing experiences.
		The Manchester Inventors Group will give you an opportunity to make that next step forward by talking with people who have shared similar experiences, and organisations that can make it work for you.
		The next Manchester Inventors Group meeting is scheduled for: • Tuesday 4th October 2005 The meeting will take place in the Committee Room on the 2nd floor of the Central Reference Library in St. Peter’s Square in Manchester between 6-8pm.
	uk.geocities.com /manchesterinventors (463 words)

	Manchester City Council: Libraries: Central Library
		You are in: Manchester City Council > Libraries > Central Library
		For generations of Manchester residents and students, it has been not only the place to study but also somewhere to meet friends.
		A history of Central Library and some of the famous names associated with the building is also provided, as are details of where to find us.
	www.manchester.gov.uk /Libraries/central (238 words)

	Manchester Central Library
		Most reference material is on closed access, but may be produced within a short time if the person who wishes to see it is able to provide satisfactory proof of name and address.
		It is important to bear in mind that staffing difficulties mean that retrieval of material from closed access sometimes has to be suspended, especially in the evenings.
		Material for loan may be borrowed without charge by anyone who lives, works or studies full-time in the City of Manchester; others pay an annual subscription, although this is under review at present.
	www.casbah.ac.uk /sites/198.htm (129 words)

	Tameside Parish Map
		These are available at Stockport Heritage Library, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3RS Tel: 0161-474 4530 and at Manchester Central Library.
		Two of the main reasons being that it was cheaper since this was the mother church for Manchester Parish and people getting married there avoided paying two sets of fees.
		St Marys Prestwich was the mother church for Oldham and both for reasons of tradition and to avoid paying two lots of marriage fees lots of people in Oldham chose to marry at Prestwich.
	members.aol.com /gayjoliver/Parishmap.htm (875 words)

	Central Library, Manchester
		England > England / Northwest England > Manchester > City Center
		The Manchester Central Library next door to the Town Hall is a large rotunda by E. Vincent Harris (1934) and houses nine specialized libraries.
		Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.
	www.planetware.com /manchester/central-library-eng-m-mcl.htm (49 words)

	MAS Archives at Manchester Central Library
		The following papers were transferred to the Archives Department in April and November 1978, from the Society's Library, which had been deposited in the Manchester Central Library from 1935.
		The numbers in brackets are the old accession numbers given when the documents were first deposited in the library.
		Presidential Lecture of M. Duckworth, F.R.A.S., 17th Oct 1974, published in Oct. 1978 as a history of the Manchester Astronomical Soc., 1903 - 1978.
	www.mikeoates.org /mas/history/archive.htm (753 words)

	The Manchester Web
		Manchester UK Page (A General Page about the Manchester Area)
		The Peterloo Massacre -- A detailed analysis of the events at St. Peter's Field, Manchester on the 16th August, 1819.
		Writers' Workshop, The Calling all writers in the Manchester area or further afield.
	lang.nagoya-u.ac.jp /~matsuoka/Manchester.html (232 words)

	Library Theatre - Welcome
		Welcome to the Library Theatre Website where there are no booking fees to pay!
		Our seasonal offering this year is The Golden Goose, and we’re delighted to welcome back to the Library Theatre Charles Way, whose adaptations of Cinderella in 1999 and Beauty and the Beast in 2001 were both extremely well recei...
		Library Theatre Gift Vouchers - The Perfect Christmas Present
	www.librarytheatre.com (62 words)

	Today in Manchester « ReadySteadyBlog « ReadySteadyBook - a literary site
		Very short notice I know, but today, between 1-2pm, in the Committee Room, 2nd Floor, Manchester Central Library (in partnership with Bloodaxe) there is a free poetry reading featuring Clare Shaw and Jackie Kay.
		I won't be at the poetry, but tonight I will be over at Manchester's Common bar, attending the midweek Licktronica event, where the superb Helios will be playing live.
		Helios's new CD Eingya is gorgeous, wonderful, fabulous... As is just about everything else on the peerless Type label.
	www.readysteadybook.com /Blog.aspx?permalink=20060907 (736 words)

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