Chetham's Library | The oldest public Library in the English …
WEBWe’re looking forward to welcoming you to the Library. Chetham’s Library has been in continuous use as a public library for over 350 years. It is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421 which was built to accommodate the priests of Manchester’s Collegiate Church.
Chetham's Library - Wikipedia
WEBOfficial name. Fragment of Hydes Cross approximately 20m south of Chetham's Hospital. Designated. 3 October 1974. Reference no. 1219660. Location of Chetham's Library in Greater Manchester. Chetham's Library in Manchester, England, is the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. [1]
Visiting Chetham's Library | Chetham's Library
WEBInformation for tourists and visitors to Chetham's Library - opening hours, how to find us, access information.
About Chetham's Library | Chetham's Library
WEBAbout. Chetham’s Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world. We are an independent charity and the vast collection that we care for has been designated as having ‘national and international importance’.
Chetham’s Library Tours | Chetham's Library
WEBChetham’s Library Tours. Packed with historical facts and fascinating stories, tours of Chetham’s Library are led by our expert staff and volunteers.
Chetham's School, Library and The Stoller Hall
WEBChetham's School, Library and The Stoller Hall | Chetham's is a cultural oasis in the heart of Manchester – a world-class music school, historic library and concert venue sharing a unique site. Venue Hire & Concerts.
Chetham's Library – Manchester, England - Atlas Obscura
WEBSep 16, 2013 · Manchester’s Chetham’s Library was first established in 1653 and has been serving knowledge-hungry scholars ever since, including playing host to Karl Marx while he developed his economic...
A history of Chetham's Library | Chetham's Library
WEBChetham’s Library, which was founded in 1653, is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. It was established under the will of Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653), a prosperous Manchester textile merchant, banker and landowner.
Collections | Chetham's Library
WEBSome Highlights of the Collections. Chetham’s Library is open to readers Monday to Friday 09.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.30pm by prior appointment. Please contact us to arrange a study visit. Manuscripts. From illuminated manuscripts made for royalty to the minutiae of personal life – diaries, letters, account books – the Library has a wealth ...
Booking tickets for Chetham's Library tours | Chetham's Library
WEBPlease note that we are on the same site as Chetham’s School of Music, and therefore all visitor access is via the pre-booked tours and events. Due to the age and layout of the Library, we can only have a limited number of people in the building at any one time. Library Tours can be booked online, or by telephone .
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