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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to Chetham’s Library. Hidden in the heart of Manchester city centre, many walk past without even an inkling of the incredible treasures that lie inside. Sitting within the grounds of the world ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of Manchester’s oldest buildings is opening its doors for visitors this month for night only, giving them a chance to experience it all decked out for Christmas. Chetham’s Library is the oldest ...

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 ...