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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In continuous use for more than 350 years, Chetham’s is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world and includes books pre-dating the use of paper. They were an unlikely pair. One man rode ...

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 ...

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 ...