Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Aftermath: 100 years of creativity from conflict

7 February - 29 June 2014
How remarkable is it that, throughout our shared history, some people have been inspired to answer the worst examples of man’s inhumanity with acts of compassion and creativity? Aftermath…

Bus Stop Stories

20 February - 22 June 2014
At the start of 2013, John Shinnick, a Manchester photographer, set out to document the people using a local, city centre bus stop; a quiet stop were people rarely alight. The people…

Conservation studio tour

11:30 - 12:30 28 May 2014
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. We hope to run additional events like this in the near future. Please email or ring us so we can get in touch when these events are arranged.…

Imprinting the Imagination: Northern Renaissance Prints from the Holtorp Collection

8 May - 26 October 2014
Imprinting the Imagination delves into the world of the sixteenth-century printed image. This small but captivating show, including works by artists such as Hans Burgkmair, Albrecht…

The Space Between: exhibition of artworks by Anthony McCarthy

27 February - 3 August 2014
The concept for the exhibition began as artist, Anthony McCarthy, walked along Chapel Street in Salford heading towards Manchester and The John Rylands Library. Armed with pencil,…

Build a castle

13:00 - 15:00 30 May 2014
Find a space in the Library to make your own and then use a selection of materials to build a castle. You might be inspired by an idea from our collection!

Bury Book Collective: Meet the artists

12:30 - 14:00 1 June 2014
Drop in and join the creators of the books in the Bury Collective’s exhibition near the historic entrance and find out more about the processes they went through.

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:00 2 June 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Estival 2014

3 - 6 June 2014
Join Manchester University Music Society in their unique equivalent to the 'Proms'! MUMS celebrate the end of the academic year by packing nine concerts into four days in an unmissable…

ESTIVAL 2014: Contemporary Works:

13:10 - 14:00 3 June 2014
Premieres of undergraduate and postgraduate compositions Manchester University Music Society’s Estival begins in true style with premieres of works by undergraduate composers based…

ESTIVAL 2014: Manchester University Big Band

19:30 - 21:00 3 June 2014
Certain to entertain any audience, Manchester University Big Band returns to deliver an exciting and energetic set, filled with popular tunes you’ll be humming all night long! Be sure…

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 3 June 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

ESTIVAL 2014: Manchester University Wind Orchestra

19:30 - 21:00 4 June 2014
Saint-Saens Orient et Occident Grieg Norwegian Dances Tomlinson Suite of English Folk Dances arr. Guyer: Brotherhood of Man Stanek St Thomas-Choral Ellerby Paris Sketches arr.…

ESTIVAL 2014: MUMS Grade One Orchestra

13:10 - 14:00 4 June 2014
Having only been learning their instruments for two months, the talented fundraisers that make up MUMS Grade One Orchestra showcase your favourite works like you’ve never heard them…

ESTIVAL 2014: Ad Solem and The Cosmo Singers

17:00 - 19:00 5 June 2014
University chamber choirs Ad Solem and The Cosmo Singers join forces for a stunning choral concert featuring beautiful works by Tallis, Poulenc and Ligeti, the two choirs collaborating…

ESTIVAL 2014: MUMS Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensembles

19:30 - 21:00 5 June 2014
Thompson Celebration Pierne Preludio and Fughetta for Winds Francaix Neuf Pièces Caractéristiques Beethoven Egmont Overture Bruch Kol Nidrei (soloist: Jon Gibson) Schubert Symphony…

ESTIVAL 2014: University of Manchester Brass Band

13:10 - 14:00 5 June 2014
Andy Scott Madiba Andy Scott My Mountain Top (with Principal Cornet - Illy Quane) Peter Meechan Epitaph (for Hillsborough) Leslie Condon The Call of the Righteous Kevin Larsson…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 5 June 2014
Find a cosy corner, pull up a coshion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for ages 0 - 5

ESTIVAL 2014: MUMS Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:00 6 June 2014
Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes MacMillan Veni, Veni Emmanuel (soloist Jack Stone) Prokofiev Suites from Romeo and Juliet Bringing a close to a fantastic Estival…

ESTIVAL 2014: Vocal Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 6 June 2014
Manchester University Barbershop Singers Latin Name TBC MUMS Opera Scenes A selection of student vocal ensembles showcase their talents, including performances from the Barbershop…

Curator Talk: Bus Stop Stories

11:00 - 11:30 11 June 2014
Join photographer John Shinnick as he talks about the connections he made with people he met and photographed at his local bus stop.

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 12 June 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Photography workshop: Bus Stop Stories

14:00 - 16:00 14 June 2014
Join photographer John Shinnick and explore how to approach people and take their photos, much as he did for his brilliant exhibition Bus Stop Stories. Places strictly limited, so book early!

RNCM Gold Medal Competition

10:00 - 21:00 14 June 2014
A day of performances given by the finest young soloists from the RNCM, each competing for the coveted RNCM Gold Medal. Don’t miss this unique chance to hear the stars of the future.…

Bury Book Collective: Create a book workshop

13:00 - 14:00 16 June 2014
Have fun making your own artist’s book as part of the Bury Collective’s exhibition near the historic entrance.

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