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Chetham's Library

Overview

Chetham's Library has been in continuous use as a free public library for over 350 years. It is housed in a beautiful sandstone building dating from 1421 which was built to accommodate the priests of Manchester's Collegiate Church. The entire collection at Chetham's Library has been designated as one of national and international importance, an accolade of which we are extremely proud. The Library began acquiring books in August 1655, and has been adding to its collections ever since. As well as a fine collection of early printed books, the collections include a wealth of ephemera, manuscript diaries, letters and deeds, prints, paintings and glass lantern slides.

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Long Millgate Manchester Greater Manchester North West M3 1SB United Kingdom

http://library.chethams.com/about/visiting/

01618 347961

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