Archive: 2026

  1. A painted manuscript illustration of a bearded man wearing a conical hat and loose robes

    John Dee and Alchemy

    When John Dee initially sought appointment as the warden of a collegiate church following his travels on the continent, Manchester was far from his mind. Instead, he had fixed his...

    29th January 2026 • Read more
  2. An engraved portrait of William Shakespeare.

    Shakespeare’s Third Folio: The Page vs. the Stage

    One of the most fascinating books in Chetham’s Library’s less well-known literature collection is a copy of Mr William Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies, published according to the true original copies,...

    7th January 2026 • Read more