Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

An Inventory of al Mutanabbi Street

6 February - 29 July 2013
This exhibition is the result of a project concieved by poet Beau Beausoleil and artist Sarah Bodman to "re-assemble" the "inventory" of reading material that was lost in the car bombing…

Burning Bright

8 February - 23 July 2013
Focusing on his achievements in the art of books, 'Burning Bright' features designs and prints by the artist and poet William Blake. On display for the first time are some exciting…

Tony Dyson: a hidden history of gay rights campaigning

1 February - 30 June 2013
Tony Dyson began campaigning for gay rights in the late 1950s but by the 1970s his ongoing work had become overshadowed by more strident activism. This intimate display seeks to reveal…

Whimsical Wednesday Workshop: Shadow cutting

13:30 - 16:00 22 May 2013
Another popular Victorian pastime - cutting paper silhouettes! Use modern technology and historic craft to make a silhouette self-portrait, or put a modern twist on this traditional…

The body stripped bare

12:00 - 13:00 25 May 2013
This encounter features Andreas Vesalius' 'De Humani Corporis Fabrica - On the Structure of the Human Body'. One of the most influential books on human anatomy, the Library's copy…

The body stripped bare

12:00 - 13:00 29 May 2013
This encounter features Andreas Vesalius' 'De Humani Corporis Fabrica - On the Structure of the Human Body'. One of the most influential books on human anatomy, the Library's copy…

Enchanting Tales

30 May 2013
Join the Library's storyteller in one of our beautiful book-lined rooms, for tales of magic, mystery, mayhem and more! Most suitable for families with children aged 5-12, all welcome.

ESTIVAL - Manchester University Music Society

4 - 6 June 2013
Join the Music Society in the final week of term for our annual music festival! A carnival of sights and sounds, there is no better way to celebrate the end of exams. The Estival…

ESTIVAl 4th-7th June 2013

17:00 - 19:00 4 June 2013
MUMS Contemporary Works - Student Showcase ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 John Thaw Studio Theatre 5.00pm, Tuesday 4th June 2013 Estival wouldn't be anything without presenting student composers'…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

19:30 - 21:30 4 June 2013
MUMS Opera Scenes ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 7.30pm, Tuesday 4th June 2013 After the sell-out performances of operas by Blow and Purcell in February, MUMS…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

13:00 - 15:00 5 June 2013
MUMS Wind Ensembles ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 1.10pm, Wednesday 5th June 2013 Manchester University's many wind players join forces to play works by Leos…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

17:00 - 19:00 5 June 2013
Manchester University Chamber Orchestra ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 5.00pm, Wednesday 5th June 2013 Joined by brilliant soloist, Josh Asquith, Leo Geyer will…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

19:30 - 21:30 5 June 2013
MUWO - Manchester University Wind Orchestra ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 7.30pm, Wednesday 5th June 2013 Opening with Holst's Suite in Eb and Malcolm Arnold's…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

13:00 - 15:00 6 June 2013
Oxjam - Grade 1 Orchestra ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 1.10pm, Thursday 6th June 2013 Always a sellout, the Grade 1 Orchestra is made up from students who have…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

17:00 - 19:00 6 June 2013
MUMS Vocal Showcase ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 John Thaw Studio Theatre 5.00pm, Thursday 6th June 2013 We are lucky to invite University's most illustrious vocal ensembles to perform…

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

19:30 - 21:30 6 June 2013
Manchester University Symphony Orchestra ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 7.30pm, Thursday 6th June 2013 The Music Society's largest concert in Estival will be unforgettable!…

An Evening with Beau Beausoleil

18:00 - 20:00 7 June 2013
In a rare visit to the U.K., Beau will lead an evening of readings and conversation exploring the effect of the bombing in 2007, and what it means for us all.

ESTIVAL 4th-7th June 2013

13:00 - 14:00 7 June 2013
Manchester University Brass Band ESTIVAL 4-7 June 2013 Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall 1.10pm, Friday 7th June 2013 Going from success to success, the Manchester University Brass Band…

Curator tour of An Inventory of Al-Mutanabbi Street

13:00 - 14:00 8 June 2013
A one-time opportunity to take a tour of the Inventory of Al-Mutanabbi Street exhibition with co-curator Beau Beausoleil. Beau is visiting from the USA and, as a founder of the Al-Mutanabbi…

Florence Nightingale: what nursing is and what it is not

12:00 - 13:00 13 June 2013
Florence Nightingale wrote her no-nonsense Notes on Nursing in 1860 - a fascinating guide to 19th century hospital care. Would our modern National Health Service meet her exacting standards?

Burning Bright exhibition tour

13:00 - 14:00 14 June 2013
Join Stella Halkyard, the curator of 'Burning Bright', for an exhibition tour and take the opportunity to further explore and discuss the items on display.

Unusual Views: Library tour for photographers

14:30 - 15:30 19 June 2013
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Whimsical Wednesday Workshop: Not a patch on you

13:30 - 16:00 19 June 2013
Come to play with fabric and thread – get stitching!

Tour and Treasures

12:00 - 13:00 20 June 2013
With one of our curators, enjoy a closer look at material from the Library's world famous collections and find out more about this magnificent building.

Make your own charms

13:00 - 16:00 22 June 2013
Try your hand at making your own charms and talismans, like those used by ancient peoples to ward off danger and dark magic.

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