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The John Rylands Library
150 Deansgate,
MANCHESTER,
M3 3EH
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Founded as a memorial to Manchester cotton-magnate and millionaire John Rylands, this is a public building, and also the Special Collections Division of the University of Manchester. It is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It extends to four million books, manuscripts and archival items representing some fifty cultures and ranging in date from the third millennium BC to the present day. Changing exhibitions throughout the year, and a full public events programme.
Further information
Tel: 0161 275 8742
306 0555
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Opening times
Open all year, Sun-Mon 12-5, Tue-Sat 10-5. Closed 24 Dec-2 Jan
Facilities
Restaurant.
Café.
Parking (pay and display).
Coach parties welcome (prior notice required).
Giftshop.
No dogs (except assist dogs).