Hi Jackie, Re : <Could you please tell me what the ALPHA directory is, what dates they go up to and how I get to view. I've never heard of it? Kindest regards Jackie (Somerset UK)> The 1913 Manchester directory was divided into 4 separate cd's unlike most which were all on one.These cd's were : ALPHA - an alphabetical list of residents Suburban ALPHA - same as above but those outside the Manchester boundary TRADE STREET Unfortunately,as I said before,my Street Cd is no longer with us !! See the following for more info : http://www.genealogysupplies.com/ss/about.php Cheers Kath