I've not used UKBMD site for a while and I've just spotted this notice on the Lancashire front page. I've highlighted the bit that concerns me. Can Manchester Archives/Registrars actually do this?
Manchester Registration District
From 20 October 2014 registers for births, marriages and deaths registered before 1915 will be transferred the Archives at Manchester Central Library from where certificates will be issued. Further registers will be transferred each year such that registers completed more than 100 years ago will in future be held at the Archives. Registers will, however, remain closed to public view. Online orders will be automatically steered to the correct location and the correct ordering address will automatically be inserted in the postal certificate order forms generated by LancashireBMD. If you wish to place an order in person, then you are advised to check the LancashireBMD index first to establish at which centre to place your order.
Manchester Registration District
From 20 October 2014 registers for births, marriages and deaths registered before 1915 will be transferred the Archives at Manchester Central Library from where certificates will be issued. Further registers will be transferred each year such that registers completed more than 100 years ago will in future be held at the Archives. Registers will, however, remain closed to public view. Online orders will be automatically steered to the correct location and the correct ordering address will automatically be inserted in the postal certificate order forms generated by LancashireBMD. If you wish to place an order in person, then you are advised to check the LancashireBMD index first to establish at which centre to place your order.
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