Archive

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   Chetham’s Library Tours

   Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham’s Library are led by our expert staff and volunteers. Explore the medieval building, hear about the magical Dr. Dee, admire...

   22nd October 2025 • Read more

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   Chetham’s Library Tours

   Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham’s Library are led by our expert staff and volunteers. Explore the medieval building, hear about the magical Dr. Dee, admire...

   22nd October 2025 • Read more

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   Dr Dee: Mortlake to Manchester

   Mathematician, Alchemist, Astronomer, Spy… Dr John Dee was many things, but what happened to him when he became the Warden of Manchester’s College in the 1590s? Join us as we...

   16th October 2025 • Read more

4. 

   Dr Dee: Mortlake to Manchester

   Mathematician, Alchemist, Astronomer, Spy… Dr John Dee was many things, but what happened to him when he became the Warden of Manchester’s College in the 1590s? Join us as we...

   16th October 2025 • Read more

5. 

   Dr Dee: Mortlake to Manchester

   Mathematician, Alchemist, Astronomer, Spy… Dr John Dee was many things, but what happened to him when he became the Warden of Manchester’s College in the 1590s? Join us as we...

   16th October 2025 • Read more

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   John Dee: The Strange History of Renaissance Magicians

   Join writer and museum-maker Rachel Morris for an immersive exploration of the powerful magicians of the Tudor and Renaissance courts – and the often overlooked wives, children and servants who kept...

   6th October 2025 • Read more

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   John Dee: The Strange History of Renaissance Magicians

   Join writer and museum-maker Rachel Morris for an immersive exploration of the powerful magicians of the Tudor and Renaissance courts – and the often overlooked wives, children and servants who kept...

   6th October 2025 • Read more

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   Magic Makers

   Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble! Chetham’s Library invites all Witches and Warlocks to a fantastical family day. Come learn about the history of Hallowe’en traditions,...

   18th September 2025 • Read more

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   Magic Makers

   Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble! Chetham’s Library invites all Witches and Warlocks to a fantastical family day. Come learn about the history of Hallowe’en traditions,...

   18th September 2025 • Read more

10. 

    Magic Makers

    Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble! Chetham’s Library invites all Witches and Warlocks to a fantastical family day. Come learn about the history of Hallowe’en traditions,...

    18th September 2025 • Read more