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 & Narcissus: Curator's talk

12:00 - 13:00 18 November 2014
Join artist Carol Sommer to explore the stories behind her exhibition and discover who the women were who inspired her to inscribe the mirrors in the exhibition.

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…

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),…

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…

‘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…

Conservation Studio Tour

11:30 - 12:30 19 November 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED A special opportunity to see our conservation team at work and find out how they care for our collection. Places are very limited.

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 November 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…

Purgatory - University of Manchester Drama Society: Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 21:00 19 November 2014
written and directed by Rob Paterson As John stands in his office, about to die at the hands of an angry ex-colleague, he has the strange feeling that he’s done all this before. As…

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

15:00 - 16:30 19 November 2014
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Purgatory - University of Manchester Drama Society: Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 21:00 20 November 2014
written and directed by Rob Paterson As John stands in his office, about to die at the hands of an angry ex-colleague, he has the strange feeling that he’s done all this before. As…

Third Thursday Late

17:00 - 19:00 20 November 2014
A great opportunity to pop in after work, or a day’s shopping, and see the Library in a different light. 5pm - 6.45pm

Third Thursday Late: Owen Lowery

18:00 - 18:30 20 November 2014
Otherwise Unchanged employs an orchestration of sound and image to draw out the gravity, emotion and shimmering lyricism in a reading of Owen Lowery’s first poetry collection. Owen…

Tour and Treasures

15:00 - 16:00 20 November 2014
Take a closer look at some items from the Library’s magnificent collections and find out more about this historic building.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Harry Cameron-Penny (clarinet) and Alissa Firsova (piano)

13:10 - 14:00 20 November 2014
Programme to include: music by Debussy, A. Firsova and Brahms Clarinetist Harry Cameron-Penny made his Purcell Room and Southbank Centre solo debut as a Park Lane Group Artist to…

Introductory Tour

15:00 - 15:30 21 November 2014
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. Just turn up!

Purgatory - University of Manchester Drama Society: Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 21:00 21 November 2014
written and directed by Rob Paterson As John stands in his office, about to die at the hands of an angry ex-colleague, he has the strange feeling that he’s done all this before. As…

VAGANZA - Landscapes, Ceremonies and Meditations: Music from Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

13:10 - 14:00 21 November 2014
Vaganza celebrates the unforgettable flavours of music from East Asia to celebrate Tawian’s leading contemporary composer Tsung-Hsien Yang’s visit to Manchester. programme includes:…

VAGANZA - Landscapes, Ceremonies and Meditations: Music from Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

19:30 - 21:30 21 November 2014
Vaganza celebrates the unforgettable flavours of music from East Asia to celebrate Tawian’s leading contemporary composer Tsung-Hsien Yang’s visit to Manchester. programme includes:…

Manchester University Wind Orchestra (MUWO)

19:30 - 21:30 22 November 2014
Ticheli Sundance Holst Suite in F McNeff Flute Concerto Sibelius Finlandia Malone Buffalo Milhaud Suite Française MUWO open their concert season with an exciting programme of…

Collection Encounter: Egyptian Amulets

14:00 - 15:00 26 November 2014
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED The Library has a treasure trove of items beyond books. One fascinating area of our collection is our Egyptian amulets. Experience the awe of seeing these rare jewels up close.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 November 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…

Bilingual tour of our exhibitions

11:00 - 12:00 27 November 2014
Join us for a bilingual guided tour (in English and French) on our current exhibitions at the John Rylands Library, focussing on Communities in Communication, Echo and Narcissus and…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series - Richard Boothby (viola da gamba)

13:10 - 14:00 27 November 2014
Nicholas Hotman Suite in D minor Sieur de Machy Suite in G major Dubuisson Suite in A minor Jean de Sante-Colombe Suite in D minor Philippe Hersant Le Chemin de Jérusalem…

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