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Manchester Cricket
Manchester, Massachusetts
Explore this community history collection to discover the people, places, organizations, and events of Manchester.
1875 to 2024Dates represented
See individual titles for available dates.
138,172Archive pages
Historical pages reported for this collection.
Explore local history
Discover the people, places, and stories of Manchester, Massachusetts.
Get to know Manchester, Massachusetts in earlier years through the newspapers shared in the Manchester Cricket's digital archive. Its seven titles include material from 1875 to 2024.
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Selected titles
Manchester Cricket shares titles including “Beetle and Wedge” as well as “The Manchester Cricket temp”.
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A closer look
Newspaper pages connect individual accounts with a wider story, preserving how events were reported and presented to the readers of the day.
Historical newspapers can connect a family name with the events and everyday concerns of an earlier time, offering more than a date or a name on its own. Bring a family connection, a question about a familiar place or an interest in local history, and see where the sources lead. Explore the archive online for free, without a subscription.
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Titles in this collection
Browse seven titles and 138,172 digitized pages, with material from 1875 to 2024. A partnership between Manchester Cricket and Advantage Archives makes this collection available. Some years or items may be missing between the dates shown.
A familiar name or place can be the beginning of a story. Explore the titles below to see where that connection leads.
Beetle and Wedge
296 pages from 1875 to 1877
Cape Ann Advertiser
5,346 pages from 1878 to 1889
Manchester Cricket
119,584 pages from 1888 to 2024
Manchester Cricket
3,644 pages from 2018 to 2022
Manchester Cricket
1,116 pages in 2019
Manchester Cricket and Essex Echo
7,080 pages from 1918 to 1927
The Manchester Cricket temp
1,106 pages in 2020
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About the Community
About The Manchester Cricket
The Manchester Cricket has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding. As the primary newspaper of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, it has provided a consistent and reliable source of news, information, and community updates for over a century. The newspaper's mission is to keep the residents of Manchester informed and connected, offering comprehensive coverage of local events, politics, and cultural happenings.
Partner Story
The History Of The Manchester Cricket
The history of The Manchester Cricket dates back to its establishment in 1888. Over the years, it has undergone several transformations, including changes in its name and format. Originally known as The Manchester Cricket, the newspaper was rebranded as The Manchester Union in 1898, then as The Manchester Times in 1908, The Manchester Record in 1918, and finally, The Manchester Journal in 1928. Despite these changes, its commitment to serving the Manchester-by-the-Sea community has remained steadfast. The digitization of its archives has preserved this rich history, providing a valuable resource for researchers and history enthusiasts.
About the Community
About The Manchester-by-the-Sea Area
Manchester-by-the-Sea, located in Essex County, Massachusetts, is a picturesque coastal town known for its scenic beauty and strong sense of community. Established in 1645, Manchester-by-the-Sea has a rich historical background and offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. The town is home to several historical landmarks, beautiful beaches, and community events that reflect its long history and commitment to preserving its heritage. The Manchester Cricket plays a vital role in the community, providing access to information and resources that support lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.
Local History
Did You Know?
Did you know that The Manchester Cricket’s historical newspaper collection includes titles dating back to 1888? These newspapers offer a fascinating glimpse into the town’s past, chronicling significant events, everyday life, and the growth and development of the Manchester-by-the-Sea community.
More ways to explore and share local history
Research Guidance
Follow a story beyond the first mention
Start with something you would like to understand about the past of Manchester. It might be a person, a neighborhood or an event remembered in your family. Use the digital archive shared by the Manchester Cricket to follow that question into the historical record. When using historical newspapers, try alternate spellings and nearby dates, then read the surrounding page to place a local story in its time. Compare later reporting or another available title to explore different perspectives rather than treating one account as the whole story.
When a promising newspaper lead runs out, check the dates and titles represented before trying another name, place, or nearby issue. Keep unsuccessful searches with useful findings; gaps in coverage can limit what a search reveals. Use the dates and references to shape your next question, not as proof a missing result never existed.
As you piece together a story from the past, note where each detail came from and why it matters. Include the title, date, and page or item reference. Mark uncertain identifications and unanswered questions so a promising connection does not become an unsupported fact.
Community Partnership
Keeping local history a community resource
This community archive is made possible by the collaboration of the Manchester Cricket, its community, and Advantage Archives. Together, these partnerships preserve local sources and give people a way to explore, learn from, and share the history around them.
Advantage Archives covers ongoing archive hosting, storage, development, and maintenance. The institution and its community do not pay a subscription, seat license, annual support contract, or other recurring archive-service charge. Local history remains a community resource, not a subscription to maintain.
Would you like to see more of your community's history preserved and accessible? Start a conversation with your library, newspaper publisher, historical or genealogical society, museum, or school about the materials they would like to share and a possible partnership with Advantage Archives.
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Stories, research tips, and archive news
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