MANCHESTER FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH HOME PAGE

YOU ARE ENTERING A NEW ZONE! This is not your ordinary run of the mill family history or genealogy site, this is different. Stop what you are doing and settle down for a good read, you might even want to put the kettle on and make yourself a drink before exploring these pages. If you have an interest in Manchester in particular, and its surrounding area then this is the site for you. Bookmark this page, because you will want to come back and revisit this site. There is too much information to take in at one go, you will need to come back, again and again. The information on these pages, although Manchester based, can apply to many areas of family research. In these pages you can see many examples of my work, so read on, enjoy and let me extend a very warm welcome to my web site. There are no adverts on these pages, and that is the way it is going to stay...unless someone makes me an offer I can't refuse.

If you are looking for a site with sophisticated graphics and images, then you may be disappointed. If you are looking for an experienced Researcher or Record Agent, then this is the place for you! I have appeared on Manchester's local TV channel, Channel M and I also have been featured on BBC Radio Manchester where I discussed my work, my travels and my websites. My name is Gerard Lodge and I am on the list of known researchers as compiled by the Greater Manchester Archivists' Group. March saw the publication in three local newspapers, including The Manchester Evening News, of articles concerning my research of The Manchester Prison Records and in particular the discovery of the prison entries for the Manchester Martyrs. I also was interviewed again by BBC Radio Manchester about these findings. I have recently recorded a podcast for careersadvice.direct.gov.uk which will probably be on that site sometime in December.

As the title suggest this site deals with the research of the family history and other genealogical matters of Manchester and the surrounding areas. I can also research topics relating to social and economic history or other aspects, such as the history of homes and buildings through the use of Trade Directories and possibly even discretely finding living people. As with all research it is impossible to guarantee success, but I can promise that my research will be methodical, thorough and exhaustive. I can also offer a service whereby I can supply electronic images of certain parish records. For any other information or a quotation please use the go to the contact page. Prices are available on application. Would prospective clients please note that I can accept payment via PayPal.

This site takes a slightly different look at how to search the various records other than Census returns. It explains the pitfalls of research and gives a breakdown of the court records, workhouse records and prison registers available at Manchester Central Library. The recently discovered prison register collection is probably one of Manchester Archives and Local Studies' finest collections. I have made some very interesting discoveries of material that had not been listed in the original catalogue. Probably one of the most interesting finds was that of the entries in the New Bailey Prison Felony Register of "The Manchester Martyrs" and the other prisoners who were prosecuted for their attack on the prison van in September 1867 in Hyde Road.

This site is searchable page by page. Click on edit at the top left hand, then click on Find in This Page, type in the word you wish to search for, and scroll down the page until you find the highlighted word.

The site has just had a major revamp, new material had been added and pages have been split in order to make it easier and more convenient to navigate.

This site was created in the latter part of February 2007 from the humble beginnings of using pre formed page templates. In June 2007 I was able to covert to my own page designs, and have added constantly to the contents of the site. Unique visitor hits have totalled more than 28,323 with more than 3,339 new visitors to this site in November alone (a new high), an absolutely staggering number. Thank you all for your interest and support.

This site is CONSTANTLY being updated. For a quotation or for any other information please contact me by using the following link:

mail@manchester-family-history-research.co.uk

Latest updates: Transport in Manchester 1820

Prison Register entries for those folk arrested as a result of the Ashton Riots in 1868. Now with images.

Royal Albert Asylum advertisement.

Stockport Industrial Schools

Manchester Coroners' Inquest Index Details

Details of Prestwich Asylum Records

Manchester and General Information: Description of the Wythenshawe area covered in the 1841 Census; Odd Advertisement.

Acts of Parliament relating to Industrial Schools

Manchester Martyrs: Inquiry into the attack on the police van

Workhouse records: Employee Information

Do Not Reproduce Any Material Without The Prior Permission Of The Author

Last update: 3rd December 2008