The dates of each of the decennial censuses from 1801 to 1931 and a summary of the details which were requested for each.

A list of key dates for civil registration including dates at which the Manchester Registration District was reorganised.

An index to the 60 inch to one mile Ordnance Survey maps for Manchester and the surrounding district. Clicking on any street name will link to the area of the appropriate map on the National Library of Scotland web site, with the selected place at the centre of the page. Created by Chris Willis.

The history of parish registers of baptisms, marriages and burials dates from 1538. Since their introduction, there have been many changes which may affect the content and how these might be interpreted. This document sets out the key dates and changes and their relevance to family historians.