When it was founded in 1653, it aimed to rival the college libraries of Oxbridge and provide a place for independent study in the north of England. Today, Chetham's Library is the oldest surviving ...

Chetham’s Library in the UK, the oldest public library in native English countries, holds some of the world’s historical manuscripts and archives, including a golden-embroidered Quran manuscript ...

Located in Chetham’s School of Music and known by the locals affectionately as ‘Chets’, the whole experience of visiting here is rather unique. First, some of the oldest part of the buildings that you ...

The oldest public library in the English-speaking world has reopened after the longest closure in its history. The cornanvirus pandemic meant Chetham's Library in Manchester had been closed for the ...

Join us for an exclusive after hours chance to explore the medieval stone passages, secret staircases and richly panelled rooms of Chetham’s Library. After the Library has closed to the public and the ...

Looking for somewhere a little different to tie the knot? Well now you can book in to exchange your vows at Chetham’s Library, one of Manchester’s oldest buildings. Couples now have a unique ...

Following successful events in 2021 and 2023, Manchester’s medieval faire returns to Chetham’s Library this September! Join us in celebrating Manchester’s medieval history with a unique day of fun for ...

Manchester is known more for its industrial past and football clubs. Few know that that the city has some of the best museums and libraries in the UK, outside of London. Founded in 1653, Chetham's ...

The library has been open continuously since 1653, but had to close during the coronavirus pandemic Modern Manchester's medieval origins are to be celebrated in a festival to mark 600 years of its ...

The cornanvirus pandemic meant Chetham's Library in Manchester had been closed for the last 15 months. Academic readers and visitors are now able to access the museum and working library, which had ...

The oldest public library in the English-speaking world has reopened after the longest closure in its history. The cornanvirus pandemic meant Chetham's Library in Manchester had been closed for the ...