Using our archive services - Updated for January 2021:

Due to national lockdown in England; our Archivist is working very reduced hours at present and access to stored materials in our central Manchester premises is not possible.

As a result of these restrictions online requests may take longer than usual to fulfil.

Bookable services

Initial enquiries are free but if you need us to do research for you or answer a more in-depth research enquiry the following charges may apply. *Please consider that this may be cheaper than the cost of travelling to Manchester for a visit in person once restrictions have been lifted.

• £15 for 30 minutes of research. If further research is required this would be charged at £30 per hour with a minimum of 1 hour, maximum 3 hours

Includes: A research report summary document, 4 high quality A4  / 2 A3 copies and postage or digital files (non-commercial use), up to 10 additional copies or digital files (JPG/PDF or MP4).

Documents can be transcribed if requested at the additional rate of £10 per page.

Contacting us: 

We remain contactable by emailing [email protected] during normal office hours and will continue to log all requests and deal with them as quickly as possible. 

We advise you to check the website regularly for any updates: Changes will be posted here as soon as they happen.

Finding Us

The Archive is located at Holyoake House on Hanover Street in Manchester City Centre's Co-operative Quarter.   Hanover Street is just across the road from Victoria Train Station and a short Metrolink (tram) ride to Shudehill from Manchester Piccadilly Station.

The building has an access ramp from street level and a lift to the second floor.

We have no onsite parking; the closest public car park is NCP Printworks, Shudehill, M4 2AT.