Manchester & Lancashire Family History Society
Clayton House, 59 Piccadilly
Manchester M1 2AQ
Manchester & Lancashire FHS was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the society is united by a common interest in genealogy and family history, members also pursue interests in closely related fields.
Manchester Centre for Regional History
Department of History and Economic History, Manchester Metropolitan University, Room 122, Geoffrey Manton Building, Rosamond St West
Manchester M15 6LL
The Manchester Centre for Regional History was formally set up in 1998 with the aim of building upon established strengths within Manchester Metropolitan University in the history of Manchester and the north west of England. It is an umbrella for a number of scholars within the Department of History and Economic History whose work has a distinctively local or regional emphasis. The centre is strongly rooted in the history of its region, but is also concerned with broader historical questions which explore the significance of regions, regional identity and the relationship between regions and the nation state.
Manchester Masonic Museum
Freemasons' Hall 36 Bridge Street
Manchester M3 3BT
The Manchester Masonic Museum is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the values of, and stimulating debate about the heritage of Freemasonry in the North West of England. The collection has been held at Freemasons' Hall in Manchester since the building opened in 1929 and holds many varied artefacts dating back to the mid 1700s.
Manchester Military History Society
Knivton Street, Godley
Hyde SK14 2PU
We are an informal group united by a common interest in military history. All are welcome regardless of age, sex or ethnicity.
Salford War Memorials Project
67 Sutherland Street, Winton
Salford M30 8BR
A project to record all war memorials in the City of Salford, Greater Manchester, and research the names inscribed. The Salford War Memorial Project was founded in September 2010 with the aim of finding, recording and cataloguing all of Salford's war memorials for posterity. The sacrifices made by the men and women of Salford to protect our freedom both deserve and demand our attention.
Western Front Association, The
PO BOX 1918
Stockport SK4 4WN
The Western Front Association (WFA) was formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. We aim to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those who served their countries in France and Flanders and their own countries during The Great War. Through the work of the Association we do not seek to justify or glorify war.