Did you know that Chetham’s Library in Manchester, opened in 1653 and is the oldest surviving public library in Britain? You can book tours to visit, which I’d highly recommend! They even do after hours tours at night where they open up some of the secret passageways not on the regular tours… I’m desperate to go on that one next! 🕯️📖✨ 📍Chetham’s Library, Manchester, England 🇬🇧 #chethamslibrary #chethams #england #manchester #visitmanchester #thingstodoinmanchester #visitengland #manchesterg
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Did you know that Chetham’s Library in Manchester, opened in 1653 and is the oldest surviving public library in Britain? You can book tours to visit, which I’d highly recommend! They even do after hours tours at night where they open up some of the secret passageways not on the regular tours… I’m desperate to go on that one next! 🕯️📖✨ 📍Chetham’s Library, Manchester, England 🇬🇧 #chethamslibrary #chethams #england #manchester #visitmanchester #thingstodoinmanchester #visitengland #manchesterg
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Join us on a tour of Chetham’s Library Dating back to 1654, it is the oldest public library in Britain and is home to over 100,000 printed books 📚 The library is also known for being the meeting place for Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ – and there’s plenty of more history to discover in these historical halls. Book your tour with @chethamslibrary now 📍 Chetham's Library, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB 🗓️ Monday to Saturday for pre-booked tours [ 🔗 LINK IN COMMENTS ] | Visit Manchester
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Join us on a tour of Chetham’s Library Dating back to 1654, it is the oldest public library in Britain and is home to over 100,000 printed books 📚 The library is also known for being the meeting place for Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels’ – and there’s plenty of more history to discover in these historical halls. Book your tour with @chethamslibrary now 📍 Chetham's Library, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB 🗓️ Monday to Saturday for pre-booked tours [ 🔗 LINK IN COMMENTS ] | Visit Manchester
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Tour at the oldest public library in Britain - The Chetham’s Library in Manchester
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Tour at the oldest public library in Britain - The Chetham’s Library in Manchester
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Chetham's Library in Manchester is the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. 📖 Let us know if you've visited! 🤩 | Historic England
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Chetham's Library in Manchester is the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. 📖 Let us know if you've visited! 🤩 | Historic England
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This is your sign to come and explore the oldest public library in the UK ✨📚 We're easily reached in Manchester City Centre, where a whole hidden world of history, books and stunning medieval architechture awaits 😍 What stories will you discover? | Chetham's Library
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Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the UK, dating back to 1653 📚 The wood-panelled walls, books, and candlelit vibes are straight out of a dark academia dream. Feels like walking through the Hogwarts library… minus the restricted section! 👀 | Secret Manchester
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Chetham's Library the oldest public library in the English-speaking world has a medieval cat flap! Video courtesy of IG/nikkimacabrelondon | Mindy Leah
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Video by @jackietodd_ - Chetham’s Library, Britain’s oldest public library, was established in the 1650s. Its original doors, carbon-dated to the 1400s, still bear sealed cat doors—reminders of the resident cats once used to control the rat population. 📍@chethamslibrary, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, United Kingdom Opening hours: - Monday to Friday: 9AM - 12:30PM & 1:30PM - 4:30PM - Saturday & Sunday: Closed Video Credit: @jackietodd_ | One Thousand Libraries 📖
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Why not try something new for 2026 and immerse yourself in history? Tours of Chetham's Library are back from 12 January, and if your New Year's resolution involves experiencing more culture or learning more about history, why not start with us? ✨ Check out our website to book a guided tour 🔗 | Chetham's Library
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Entering the restricted section… 📖📚✨ 📍Chetham’s Library, Manchester, England 🇬🇧 #chethamslibrary #chethams #england #manchester #visitmanchester #thingstodoinmanchester #visitengland #manchesterguide #manchestertravelguide #libraries #beautifullibraries best libraries in the uk, best libraries in the world, prettiest libraries in the world, beautiful places in Manchester #harrypotter harry potter locations, places that feel like magic, magical locations in the uk, unusual places to visit in
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One Thousand Libraries 📖 on Instagram: "📚 Chetham’s Library 📚 📍Manchester, United Kingdom Step back in time at Chetham’s Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, founded in 1653 by Humphrey Chetham. Housed within a beautiful medieval sandstone building, this historic gem boasts an extensive collection of over 100,000 books, manuscripts, and maps that span over five centuries. 🇬🇧 The library’s atmospheric interior features ancient oak bookcases, a magnificent chaine
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As a known bibliophile I was very excited about finally visiting @Chetham's Library in Manchester which has been in continuous use as a public library for over 350 years. Its is housed in a sandstone building dating to the second quarter of the 15th century. In 1547 the medieval college was dissolved and acquired by the Stanley family as a town residence. The library was founded in 1653 by prosperous Manchester textile merchant Humphrey Chatham who bought the then derelict building and gave it i
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This Library Is Over 370 Years Old! 😲 #england #history #manchester
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