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Karl Marx at Chetham’s
Visitors to the Library frequently ask to see the famous desk in the Reading Room where Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels studied together, and you can find out more about this hallowed spot on this week’s 101 Treasures page.
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prof premraj pushpakaran
prof premraj pushpakaran writes — 2018 marks the 200th birth year of Karl Heinrich Marx!!!
ferguswilde
Thanks Prof. Pushpakaran – the Marx 200th is bringing a lot of visitors to the Library, and we’ve had a great deal of interest from the People’s Republic of China in particular.
David Winston
Iam not sure what is required
ferguswilde
Apologies to those who didn’t spot the message:
“FREE but ALL contributions go to Chetham’s Library.
For your invitation, please email event@jonathanschofieldtours.com”
I do hope you were all able to make the talk. If not, please also keep an eye on our website and on https://www.manchestercityofliterature.com/project/manchester-libraries-festival/ for our contributions to the upcoming Manchester Festival of Libraries (9-13 June).