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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.

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Tel: 0161 306 0555
275 8742
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Opening times

Open all year, Sun-Mon 12-5, Tue-Sat 10-5. Closed Good Fri, Etr Sun & 24 Dec-2 Jan

Facilities

Restaurant.
Café.
Parking (pay and display).
Coach parties welcome (prior notice required).
Giftshop.
No dogs (except assist dogs).

The John Rylands Library

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off A56, at southern end of Deansgate

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