The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.
Eventos en esta colección
Louis de Bernières: On new memoir Smelling of Rooks.
Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM
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Sing to the Dome
Fri, Nov 13, 3:30 PM
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Written by Terrance Dicks: Book Launch with Simon Guerrier
Wed, Nov 25, 6:00 PM
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Imaginary Landscapes: A poetry and harp recital
Fri, Dec 11, 6:00 PM
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The Unbuilt Room at the Portico Library
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM
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The Unbuilt Room at the Portico Library
Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM
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The Library of the Past and the Future
Tue, Jun 16, 6:00 PM
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Book Launch: Anglo German Manchester
Tue, Jun 9, 6:00 PM
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Behind the Scenes & Highlights of the Collection Tour
Thu, May 21, 6:00 PM
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Everything & Nothing: Curator's Tour
Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM
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Public Opening: Everything and Nothing - what makes a 220 year old library?
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00 PM
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Hidden in Print: Women in the Portico Tour
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00 PM
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Charles Dickens and his Manchester Connections
Sat, Mar 7, 5:00 PM
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Behind the Scenes & Highlights of the Collection Tour
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00 PM
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Mike Harding: Tales from the North
Thu, Dec 18, 6:00 PM
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Changes in Light: Screening & Panel Discussion
Thu, Nov 20, 6:00 PM
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We Are Family: Six Kids and a Super-Dad
Sat, Nov 1, 11:00 AM
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Islamic Art Illumination Workshop
Fri, Oct 24, 6:00 PM
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Bitter and Mild: Trial Show with Tom Kitching & Jennifer Reid
Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.
