The John Rylands Library, The Whitworth

Darkness and Light: Exploring Gothic

16 July 2015 - 10 January 2016
EXTENDED UNTIL 10 JANUARY This intriguing exhibition reveals how Gothic architecture and anatomy inspired and influenced a literary genre, and how the lasting legacy of Gothic can be…

Each Thursday: Thursday Lates

18:00 23 July - 18:00 17 December 2015
Thursday Lates Our late night openings are the perfect place to meet friends and enjoy a selection of talks, performances, film screenings, live music and artist interventions. Thursday,…

Thursdays: Great Escape: Yoga – the whitworth

08:30 23 July - 08:30 10 December 2015
Great Escape: Yoga Thursday from 8:30am-9:45am No emails, texts, updates or alerts – yoga that takes full advantage of the Whitworth's peaceful setting - and some of its wonderful…

Explorer tour

11:00 - 12:00 25 July 2015
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Foot-pads, Murderers and Body Snatchers: A North-West criminal miscellany

11:00 - 12:00 25 July 2015
Join us for a glimpse into the criminal underworld, as we look at a range of printed sources, including trial reports and execution broadsides. This session focusses on crimes committed…

Art Picnics: weekdays throughout summer

11:00 28 July - 13:00 28 August 2015
Art Picnics Picnics with a difference…. Meet artists and new friends. Eat… Chat… Make… Together. It’s the summer of love at the Whitworth, Manchester’s gallery in the park. Whatever…

Wednesdays: Great Escape: Tai-Chi for Wellbeing

08:30 29 July - 08:30 16 December 2015
Great Escape: Tai-Chi for Wellbeing Wednesday, from 8.30am to 9.30am £5 Tai-Chi for Wellbeing A traditional Chinese internal art for mind and body. Located in the peaceful setting…

Whimsical Wednesday: Embroidery workshop

11:00 - 14:00 29 July 2015
How about trying something new, or something you've not done in a while? These drop-in sessions offer the opportunity to dip your toes into a creative activity in a comfortable and supportive workshop.

Children’s spookily gothic tour

11:00 - 12:00 1 August 2015
Join us for a fun behind-the-scenes tour of The John Rylands Library. Did you know that back in Victorian times, when the Library was built, Gothic writing was all the rage? So there’s…

First Saturday each month: Outdoor Art Club – Family Events – the Whitworth

11:00 1 August - 13:00 5 December 2015
Family activities at the Whitworth Outdoor Art Club On the first Saturday of each month 11am - 1pm. Free A workshop that brings art, nature and creativity together that takes…

Explorer tour

14:00 - 15:00 3 August 2015
Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you!

Play More Day

11:00 - 15:00 5 August 2015
Play More Day Enjoy National Playday with a creative session with recycling organisation Grumpy. In partnership with Manchester City Council. Wednesday 5 August, 11am – 3pm. Free,…

Gothic fun day

13:00 - 16:00 6 August 2015
Enjoy an afternoon of Gothic arts and crafts activities inspired by some of the fantastic items on show in our Darkness and Light exhibition. A spookily fun day for the whole family! Suitable for children aged 3+.

Tour en Français - French language only tour

11:00 - 12:00 8 August 2015
La Bibliothèque John Rylands Deansgate ouvre ses portes pour vous emmèner à l'intérieur, et vous faire découvrir le site, dédié aux livres et à son architecture Victorienne. Cette visite…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 13 August 2015
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…

Darkness and Light: a Gothic tour

14:00 - 15:00 15 August 2015
Join us for an immersive behind-the-scenes tour of The John Rylands Library in all its Victorian Gothic splendour; you’ll take in the original entrance hall, our eerie cellars and the…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 August 2015
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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 20 August 2015
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…

Sophie Lancaster Foundation Talk

18:00 - 19:00 20 August 2015
On 11 August 2007, Sophie Lancaster and her partner were attacked by a gang of teenagers in a park in Lancashire. Instead of fleeing, Sophie went to her partners aid. The couple were…

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

11:00 - 12:00 21 August 2015
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 August 2015
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…

Gothic fun day

13:00 - 16:00 27 August 2015
Enjoy an afternoon of Gothic arts and crafts activities inspired by some of the fantastic items on show in our Darkness and Light exhibition. A spookily fun day for the whole family! Suitable for children aged 3+.

Thursday Late: GAIA - Resonant Visions

15:00 - 21:00 27 August 2015
GAIA - Resonant Visions 27 August, 3pm - 4.45pm and 5.30pm - 9pm A selection of artist films curated by James Brady in association with the Society for Ecological Restoration, 6th…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 28 August 2015
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…

Gothic Collection encounter

14:00 - 15:00 29 August 2015
Take a closer look behind-the-scenes of the Darkness and Light exhibition with one of our expert staff on hand. We’ll give you further insight into our Gothic collections and the dark…

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