The Manchester Geographical Society (MGS) Map Cataloguing Project
The Manchester Geographical Society (MGS) was launched on 21st October 1884 with a meeting in the Free Trade Hall in Manchester,Continue Reading
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Ravenous Sheep and Wayward Shepherds, Stolen Corpses, and Wandering Wombs: A Look at some of the (Extra)Ordinary Documentary Papyri at the Rylands Library
Ancient documentary papryi are difficult to read, but with careful attention they often reveal our common humanity.
Japanese Maps Collection launches on Manchester Digital Collections
A varied collection of Japanese maps, including maps of Japan, world maps, road maps, and different types of local maps, is now available on Manchester Digital Collection.
Delving into ‘a Catalogue of Historical Maps’
In January 1923, there was an exhibition held at the Whitworth Hall which displayed an intriguing collection of maps. ThisContinue Reading
The Uses of History: Pit Prop and Radical Theatre
Dr Phil O’Brien writes: On October 15 1979, Pit Prop Theatre Company staged its first production: Secret Society of 1812.Continue Reading
Manchester Geographical Society Archive
James Peter writes: We have recently completed cataloguing the important archive of the Manchester Geographical Society. The catalogue has been compiledContinue Reading
