Recorder of Manchester

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The recorder of Manchester or, since 1971, the honorary recorder of Manchester is a legal office in the City of Manchester, England. The recorder is appointed by the Crown. The recorder of Manchester is also a senior circuit judge of the Manchester Crown Court in the North West Circuit. They are addressed in court as "My Lord" or "My Lady".

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List of recorders of Manchester

Honorary recorders of Manchester

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  2. Timperley, Charles. Annals of Manchester ... from the earliest period to the close of the year 1839. p. 100.
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