Collection: Local Studies-Lending

Manchester and Salford, two cities whose heritage is intricately entwined, are noted for their industrial history, and this book looks at their thriving brewing industry. The reader is taken on a journey of its development from the late eighteenth century to the present day. Key brewers in the lo...

Publishing to mark the University of Manchester's bicentenary, this book is packed with compelling stories about the great scholars and scientists who have shaped the institution and helped to advance numerous fields of knowledge.

Charting the lives of Henry, Emily, Ernest and Shena Simon, this book demonstrates their significance through tracing their work in engineering innovation, enriching Manchester's civic culture, and in shaping local government, housing and education.