If you’re searching for your ancestors and need a little help or advice, we have knowledgeable volunteers available in the library every first Monday of the month to answer your questions, help you with your family history research and show you family history resources available that we’ve paid for so you don’t have to.
This event is free, but advanced booking required
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Discover the story of one of the most significant moments in the global struggle for freedom and independence…
Black History Month at Aviva Studios – Portrait of Black Britain
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A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence
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Women from Manchester’s diverse communities are invited to take part in a series of free dance, movement and…
9th Annual Black History Month Celebration
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The Road Made to Walk on Carnival Day: 50 Years Since the Notting Hill Carnival Riots
The University of Manchester marks Black History Month with a special talk exploring the 1976 Notting Hill Carnival,…
Factory Remix: Call and Response
Four artists from across the North of England come together at Aviva Studios for an evening celebrating the…
Threaded Legacies – Black Heritage in Manchester Museum
A new Black History Month exhibition at Manchester Museum brings together artwork created by local school pupils and…