| Greater Manchester County Record Office | |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Type | Public archive |
| Scope | "To store historical records relating to the Greater Manchester area, and to make them available for members of the public for research".[1] |
| Established | 1976 |
| Location | 56 Marshall Street New Cross Manchester M4 5FU |
| Branch of | County Archive Research Network |
| Website | www.gmcro.co.uk |
| Phone number | 0161 832 5284 |
The Greater Manchester County Record Office (GMCRO) is an archive of primary materials relating to the heritage of Greater Manchester, in North West England; it is located in Manchester city centre. Opened in 1976, the main function of the GMCRO is to store historical records relating to the Greater Manchester, and to make them available for members of the public for research.[1] There are 4 miles (6 km) of shelving of records, which date back to 1197.
The Greater Manchester County Record Office is funded by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities.