Cottonopolis Collection Encounter: Cotton and Morality
| Dates: | 19 March 2026 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 16:00 |
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| What is it: | Drop-in session |
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| Organiser: | John Rylands Library |
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| Who is it for: | General public |
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Join us for a Collection Encounter exploring Manchester's textile history. Using library archives and collections we'll be charting the transformation of Manchester into a global powerhouse of textile manufacturing and considering the moral implications of the wealth and business practices of the era. We'll be joined by Researcher Dr Haig Smith and Professor Edmond Smith, curator of the Cottonopolis exhibition who will explore the trade and innovation that propelled Manchester's wealth and influence across the globe.
This event is free and drop in.
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John Rylands Research Institute and Library
150 Deansgate
Manchester
Gtr Manchester
