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. The Right Honourable The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, will assign him to the Northern Circuit, based at Manchester Crown Court, with effect from Thursday 17 October 2013. David Andrew Stockdale QC, 62, will continue to be known as His Honour Judge Stockdale QC.