Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

"I put a spell on you" The Moses Gaster Collection.

14:00 - 15:00 10 August 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect them against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into the Moses…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 10 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Magic, Witches and Devils in the Early Modern World

21 January - 21 August 2016
Ghosts, witches, sorcerers and demons: our fascination with the supernatural stretches back centuries. Experience how supernatural forces shaped the lives of everyone from kings and…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 12 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

The ruff guide to Shakespeare workshop

14:00 - 16:00 12 August 2016
What better way to get into the Shakespearian spirit than to make your very own Tudor ruff? Compare your ruff with Shakespeare’s own when you find him in our magnificent Historic…

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 16 August 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 17 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Lucky charm workshop

14:00 - 16:00 18 August 2016
Take part in our lucky charm workshop and create your own piece of jewellery to bring you good luck. Learn about the history of charms, amulets and talismans, and discover how these…

Magic After Hours

17:00 - 19:00 18 August 2016
Fancy a magical evening with a bit of a twist? Come to the Library for a special after-hours viewing of our Magic, Witches & Devils in the Early Modern World exhibition. As night…

"I put a spell on you" The Moses Gaster Collection.

14:00 - 15:00 19 August 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect them against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into the Moses…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 19 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 22 August 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

The ruff guide to Shakespeare workshop

14:00 - 16:00 23 August 2016
What better way to get into the Shakespearian spirit than to make your very own Tudor ruff? Compare your ruff with Shakespeare’s own when you find him in our magnificent Historic…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

11:30 - 11:50 24 August 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 24 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Lucky charm workshop

14:00 - 16:00 24 August 2016
Take part in our lucky charm workshop and create your own piece of jewellery to bring you good luck. Learn about the history of charms, amulets and talismans, and discover how these…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 26 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Words, words, words! The power of print demonstration

14:00 - 14:20 26 August 2016
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, join us as we demonstrate our historic printing press. Discover the impact the printing press had on our society and how printed text…

"I put a spell on you" The Moses Gaster Collection.

14:00 - 15:00 29 August 2016
For centuries people across the world wore amulets to protect them against the evil influences of witches, demons, and other mischievous powers. Learn more by delving into the Moses…

Curator's corner: A closer look at Shakespeare's First Folio and first edition of Sonnets.

11:30 - 11:50 31 August 2016
This is a great opportunity to hear the curator present a bitesize introduction about the Library’s rare and precious Shakespeare collection. Discover the history behind Shakespeare’s…

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 31 August 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Toddler tales

10:30 - 11:15 1 September 2016
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a storyworld of your own. Suitable for families with children 5 and under.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 2 September 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Introductory tour

15:00 - 15:30 7 September 2016
Your chance to learn about this fascinating building and some of its history. No need to book, just turn up.

Off Beat: Jeff Nuttall and the International Underground

8 September 2016 - 5 March 2017
Painter, poet, actor and sculptor, a man once described as "the only all-round genius most of us are likely to meet," Jeff Nuttall was one of the few people in the early 1960s to publish…

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