Become a researcher
The Portico Library's collection offers a unique insight into the minds of many who contributed to the making of the city at a time when Georgian and Victorian Manchester was shaping global history. It reflects the range of Radical, Liberal, and Conservative perspectives of the Library’s early membership, and demonstrates the changing power dynamics of its time, from anti-slavery and pro-democracy texts, to those that sought to maintain colonial and patriarchal privilege. Access is free for researchers whose areas of interest intersect with the collection's contents and staff are always on-hand to assist with enquiries.
Begin your own project by completing the form below.