Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 17 April 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 23 April 2019
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 23 April 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

MACBETH - Toil and Trouble: SOLD OUT

13:00 - 14:00 24 April 2019
Performance 1pm - 2pm Workshops 2.15pm - 3pm After a sell-out run in 2018 at The Martin Harris Centre, award-winning 1623 Theatre Company returns with their 60-minute adaptation…

Introduction to Peterloo: Curator tour

11:00 - 11:30 25 April 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Book onto this 30 minute tour to explore the story of Peterloo with our expert curator. Hear more about the stories and conflicting opinions that led…

MACBETH- Toil and Trouble: SOLD OUT

10:00 - 11:00 25 April 2019
Please note, this event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list for this event, please call Emma Rayner on 0161 275 8950 or E-mail schoolsevents@manchester.ac.uk.…

Peterloo perspectives: a tour divided

11:00 - 11:30 26 April 2019
Find out why a peaceful gathering in central Manchester ended in such tragedy and bloodshed. Was it a massacre or a riot? Whose side are you on? Discover more about the conflicting…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 28 April 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 30 April 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 1 May 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 2 May 2019
Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop in. Family friendly, children 5 yrs and under.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Stephen Richardson (bass) with David Fanning (piano)

13:10 - 14:00 2 May 2019
Leading British bass Stephen Richardson performs Shostakovich's hard-hitting Romances on Words by British Poets, banned under Stalin in 1948, together with Irish composer Gerald Barry's…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 7 May 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 7 May 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

John Rylands Poetry Reading with Leontia Flynn and Zaffar Kunial: SOLD OUT

17:00 - 19:30 9 May 2019
Please join us from 5 pm at the John Rylands Library for a reception and a collection encounter showcasing some of the most interesting letters held in the Special Collections at the…

Peter who? Collection encounter

15:00 - 16:00 9 May 2019
We’ll be delving into the world of 1810s Manchester to discover more about the background and lead up to the bloody event at St Peter’s Fields. Join us to find out more about the Peterloo…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 9 May 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert Series: Gamelan

13:10 - 14:00 9 May 2019
Second-year Music students on the Ensemble Performance module demonstrate their newly acquired expertise in Sundanese Gamelan Degung from West Java, Indonesia in an exciting concert…

Peterloo perspectives: a tour divided

11:00 - 11:30 10 May 2019
Find out why a peaceful gathering in central Manchester ended in such tragedy and bloodshed. Was it a massacre or a riot? Whose side are you on? Discover more about the conflicting…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 14 May 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

Hidden stories: behind The Night Brother

17:30 - 18:30 16 May 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Rosie Garland, our writer in residence, reveals how our unique collections and hidden spaces inspire her writing. Join Rosie after hours as she reads…

Hidden stories: behind The Night Brother

18:45 - 19:45 16 May 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Rosie Garland, our writer in residence, reveals how our unique collections and hidden spaces inspire her writing. Join Rosie after hours as she reads…

Aperture

10:30 - 11:30 19 May 2019
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the…

Explorer Tour

15:00 - 16:00 21 May 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at…

The print is mightier than the sword: print demo

11:15 - 11:30 21 May 2019
Watch our beautiful printing press in action, recreating the words penned by superstar poet Shelley in response to the tragic events of Peterloo. No need to book, just turn up.

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