La bibliothèque de Chetham, à Manchester, est la plus vieille bibliothèque publique du Royaume-Uni. L'hôpital de Chetham, qui abrite à la fois la bibliothèque et l'école de musique de Chetham, fut créé en 1653 sur la volonté de Humphrey Chetham (en) (1580–1653), pour éduquer les « enfants de parents honnêtes et travailleurs » avec la bibliothèque à l'usage des écoliers. Cette bibliothèque a été utilisée continuellement depuis 1653.
La bibliothèque contient plus de 100 000 livres imprimés, dont 60 000 ont été publiés avant 1851. On trouve d'ailleurs des collections de livres imprimés, journaux et périodiques du XVIe et XVIIe siècles.
Lundi | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
Mardi | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
Mercredi | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
Jeudi | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
Vendredi | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 4:30 PM |
Samedi | Closed |
Dimanche | Closed |
Alexandra Zahran | juin 20, 2018
What a beautiful gem in Manchester! Today we visited this wonderful place and were given a great tour by Brian and Marjorie. They were very knowledgeable and patiently answered all our questions. The tour and admission is free of charge however a donation of £3 is recommended. As you enter the building, you enter a different world, and you go back in time to the 1600s. The books are incredibly well-preserved and it was fascinating to find out that Chetham's is also a place where talented pupils who aspire to be musicians take classes here and live here as well. It's just like a boarding school/university. Moreover, people can access the library and borrow books free of charge. I cannot recommend highly enough! Will certainly return for another visit!
Josh Bennett | avr. 9, 2018
We received a fantastic tour of the medieval buildings by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, free of charge. The library has a timeless, indescribable feel, and contains books up to 900 years old which are available to study free of charge with librarian assistance. Visiting Chetham's Library is highly recommended.
Gavin Williams | juin 28, 2018
A very authoritative source of learning. Sir Humphrey Chetham is celebrated in Manchester Cathedral.
Wayne Ng | févr. 11, 2018
The library is one of the oldest in existence. Not just the UK, but the world. It oozes history. The architecture is beautiful and stunning. Karl Marx has a corner etched out where he spent many months considering his manofesto. Manchester has a rich part in history and you'll find some of it here. If you get the chance to visit then take it!
Katarzyna Nowak | déc. 20, 2017
This place is truly magical! Our guide was lovely, helpful, and knowledgeable. She made our tour great. There is no fee but the entrance is allowed only every hour (1.30pm, 2.30pm, etc.). Highly recommended!
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