Listen to archive programmes
Manchester Central Library is home to many magnetic tapes that have recorded many historic programmes that were produced at Piccadilly Radio. Slowly but surely, and subject to funding, the old tapes are being digitised for all to enjoy.
This is an important project which will save the programmes from decay and make them accessible to future generations for research and enjoyment.
The sound archive department at Manchester Central Library already has digitalised some material which means anyone can visit the library and listen to a range of Piccadilly Radio programmes for free.
Ask the staff at the library for more information. Here is a short taster of Dave Ward with Suzi Quatro!
https://northwestsoundheritage.org/2021/07/26/uap-009-piccadilly-radio/
Further information about other audio archives is here: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/soundarchive
STOP PRESS! September 2024 - The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded Manchester Central Library the £99,000 grant to make the Piccadilly Radio archive catalogues available for anyone to listen to!
The lottery grant has been topped up with match funding from Manchester Libraries Trust and former Piccadilly Radio staff. Contact the Manchester Digital Music Archive at Manchester Central Library to find out how you could be listening back to those classic and often award-winning programmes from the 70's and 80's!
News story here: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/9534/piccadilly_radio_archives_turn_digital_with_99k_national_lottery_grant