Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

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…

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…

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!

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…

Hallé Youth Orchestra

19:30 - 21:30 16 August 2015
Dvorák The Noonday Witch, Op.108 Shostakovich Symphony No.9 in E flat major Op.70 Dvorák Symphony No.9 in E minor, Op.95 (‘From the New World’) Jamie Philips Conductor The Hallé…

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+.

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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 2 September 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…

Toddler Tales

10:30 - 11:30 3 September 2015
Come and join us in our cosy corner and pull up a cushion. Enjoy great stories, songs and other fun activities. Just drop in! Suitable for ages 0 - 5

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 4 September 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…

Children’s spookily gothic tour

14:00 - 15:00 5 September 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…

Unusual Views: Library tours for photographers

14:00 - 15:00 7 September 2015
Take the opportunity to photograph the Library building from spectacular viewpoints not normally open to the public!

Gothic collection encounter

11:00 - 12:00 8 September 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…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 9 September 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 11 September 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 16 September 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…

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