Article on the life and work of Annie Horniman, with particular reference to the Gaiety Theatre. Includes images of Annie is her graduation gown and a scene from the play 'Hindle Wakes'.
Article titled 'Miss Horniman, and the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester' by R. B. Marriott
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Slide showing the process of silk string manufacture by Rihzhon Khojakhanov and his family

Black and white negative of criss-cross dock extending into water with boat docked

Black and white medium format negative (scanned positive)of head and shoulders close up of a woman with a plait over one shoulder

Black and white print of people bathing in a river
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