For our September Business Meeting the MCA has arranged a visit to the mideval Chetham’s Library in the Centre of Manchester. We will be guided through the library exploring its history, the building itself, occupants and the library itself. There will be opportunities to ask questions at the end.
More on the Library:
Chetham’s Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world. We are an independent charity and the vast collection that we care for has been designated as having ‘national and international importance’.
The Library began acquiring books in August 1655, and has been adding to the collections ever since. As well as early printed books, the collection includes ephemera, manuscript diaries, letters and deeds, prints, paintings and glass lantern slides.
The Library is also known for being the place where Marx and Engels met to discuss their revolutionary ideas that changed the world. It’s also where Dr. John Dee supposedly summoned the Devil! You’ll find lots of fascinating stories about the people who have been here on one of our tours.