Collection: Local Studies-Lending

Emerging from the gritty streets of Manchester, Oasis ignited the Britpop movement and defined a generation with their raw energy and insightful lyrics. From their explosive debut album Definitely Maybe to the iconic (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, the Gallagher brothers - Noel and Liam - ceme...

Pep Guardiola's first season in English football was his first without a trophy. Mockingly nicknamed 'Fraudiola', the Spaniard has since gone on to claim honour after honour, culminating in an historic treble in 2023. Throughout this project, Simon Bajkowski has been alongside the team in his rol...

You know that something is wrong, even if you can't quite put your finger on it. This book tells you why, and how to solve it. There is a lack of beauty and emotion in our built environment. The visual patterns in nature that instinctively satisfy us are being obliterated from our surroundings, w...

Featuring ten stories by ten contemporary Manchester author, depicting the social, historical and political essence of this major city.