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Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library Tours

Mon 2 September, and every weekday

Founded in 1653, and housed in buildings dating back to 1421, Chetham's is the oldest public library in the English-speaking...

Chetham's Library

Heritage Open Days

Mon 16 September, 11am-4pm

For one day only, visit Chetham’s Library free of charge to celebrate People Power, as Heritage Open Days mark 200...

Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library Tours

Tue 1 October, and every weekday

Founded in 1653, and housed in buildings dating back to 1421, Chetham's is the oldest public library in the English-speaking...

Chetham's Library

Faking Gothic Furniture

Tue 29 October, 5:30pm

Chetham's Library with Manchester Gothic Festival George Shaw (1810–76), a local lad from Uppermill, Saddleworth, was fascinated by medieval architecture,...

Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library Tours

Fri 1 November, and every weekday

Founded in 1653, and housed in buildings dating back to 1421, Chetham's is the oldest public library in the English-speaking...

Chetham's Library

Baronial Baroque

Wed 20 November, 5:30pm

Chetham’s Early Music ensemble, directed by Dr Martyn Shaw, marks the 300th anniversary year of Leopold Mozart with historically informed...

Chetham's Library

Poem of the Week with Carol Rumens

Sun 24 November, 3pm

A Manchester Literature Festival event Carcanet at 50 Carol Rumens’ popular ‘Poem of the Week’ blog has been featuring in...

Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library Tours

Mon 2 December, and every weekday

Founded in 1653, and housed in buildings dating back to 1421, Chetham's is the oldest public library in the English-speaking...

Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library: Unscripted

Thu 5 December, 6pm

On sale 10am, Friday 16 August After the Library has closed to the public and the dust of the day...

Chetham's Library

Chetham’s Library: Unscripted

Thu 27 February, 6pm

On sale 10am, Friday 16 August After the Library has closed to the public and the dust of the day...

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