Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Communities in Communication

17 July - 21 December 2014
The Middle Ages are commonly seen as a time of widespread ignorance and prejudice, but diversity and multiculturalism are not modern inventions. Perhaps surprisingly, examples can be…

Echo and Narcissus

11 August 2014 - 9 January 2015
Each of the mirrors in this body of work is dedicated to a literary heroine, provoking reflections of the feminine on several, potentially fragmented, levels. The statements etched…

Explorer tour

15:00 - 16:00 23 October 2014
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Giving it Wigan: Norman Nicholson at 100

25 July - 14 December 2014
In celebration of writer Norman Nicholson’s centenary, this display draws on the Library’s extensive archive to tell stories of his life and work. Born in Cumbria, Nicholson drew inspiration…

Harmonious society

27 September - 23 November 2014
A major exhibition of new commissions and UK premieres shown across Manchester city centre. The John Rylands Library, in partnership with Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA),…

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…

Manchester Science Festival: Dice World: Science and Life in a Random Universe

18:00 - 19:00 23 October 2014
This fascinating exploration of randomness explains how chaos and uncertainty are often behind the realities of everyday life. Learn how to toss a head ten times in a row and how…

Men Who Like Women Who Smell Of Their Jobs

1 October 2014 - 31 January 2015
The dark humour and weird logic of David Gaffney’s critically acclaimed Sawn-off Tales series meets the warped gothic fables of internationally exhibited contemporary visual artist…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Bach to the Future

13:10 - 14:00 23 October 2014
Fenella Humphreys (violin) Gordon Crosse New Work (2014) J.S. Bach Partita no. 3 in E major BWV 1006 Piers Hellawell New Work (2014) Cyril Scott Bumble-Bees Violinist Fenella…

‘Latin Fever’ Dance Classes

13:05 24 September - 14:00 19 November 2014
Learn to Dance “Strictly Style” Wed. 24 September – Wed. 19 November 2014 Due to popular demand we’re bringing Ballroom back to the Martin Harris Centre! Would you like to learn the…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 October 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Make Noisy Drawings from Silent Materials

11:00 - 13:00 25 October 2014
Draw on and decorate square sheets of paper with the sounds you hear in the Library and then fold your them into noisy drawings that go off with a bang! Suitable for all ages. Just drop in!

Make Noisy Drawings from Silent Materials

14:00 - 16:00 25 October 2014
Draw on and decorate square sheets of paper with the sounds you hear in the Library and then fold your them into noisy drawings that go off with a bang! Suitable for all ages.

Sines & Squares Festival Analogue Electronics and Modular Synthesis

18:00 - 19:00 25 October 2014
“Sines & Squares” is one of UK’s first festivals and concert series celebrating the recent resurgence of analogue and modular synthesizers. It will feature some of the most renown UK…

Sines & Squares Festival Analogue Electronics and Modular Synthesis

19:30 - 20:30 25 October 2014
“Sines & Squares” is one of UK’s first festivals and concert series celebrating the recent resurgence of analogue and modular synthesizers. It will feature some of the most renown UK…

Sines & Squares Festival Analogue Electronics and Modular Synthesis

14:00 - 15:00 26 October 2014
“Sines & Squares” is one of UK’s first festivals and concert series celebrating the recent resurgence of analogue and modular synthesizers. It will feature some of the most renown UK…

The Two Rosies: Life as a Goth Icon

12:00 - 13:00 26 October 2014
The stellar Rosie Garland (aka Rosie Lugosi) holds a place like no other in the dark firmament of Gothic culture. Spanning careers in rock music (as singer with post-punk Gothic behemoths…

Learn Together: Create a Golden Bee

14:00 - 16:00 28 October 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED A beginners gold-embroidery workshop, where you will create your own golden bee. Learn how to embroider with gold thread with an experienced teacher.…

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

11:00 - 11:30 28 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

13:00 - 13:30 28 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections.

Blockprinting Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 29 October 2014
Printing has been practised in China for almost 2,000 years and we have many fantastic examples of Chinese printing in the collections. Taking inspiration from the collections and the building join us to have a go.

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 29 October 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up! Please note that we cannot accept large groups on this tour. If your group would like a…

Manchester Science Festival: The Science of Conservation

14:00 - 15:00 29 October 2014
Find out how we keep our books and archives safe for future generations and what some of the threats are.

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

11:00 - 11:30 30 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections.

Manchester Science Festival: Mini Collection Encounter

13:00 - 13:30 30 October 2014
A chance to spend half an hour finding out about science in our collections.

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