The John Rylands Library
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Overview
Founded as a memorial to Manchester cotton-magnate and millionaire John Rylands, this is a public building, and also the Special Collections Division of the University of Manchester. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It extends to over one million books, manuscripts and archival items representing some fifty cultures and ranging in date from the third millennium BC to the present day. Changing exhibitions throughout the year, and a full public events programme.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Sun-Mon 12-5, Tue-Sat 10-5. Closed Good Fri, Etr Sun & 24 Dec-2 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
The Greater Manchester conurbation incorporates the towns of Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan, and has the vibrant city of Manchester as its administrative headquarters.
Manchester was founded in Roman times, and developed during the 17th century as a textile town, becoming the centre of the English cotton industry.
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