One of the oldest public libraries in the world has reopened after a long closure
Chetham's Library in Manchester had been closed for the last 15 months.
(In 2014, Jonathan Schofield gave NW Culture viewers a history lesson of Chetham's Library.)
Academic readers and visitors from Manchester are now able to access the museum and library, they had previously been open continuously since 1653.
Fergus Wilde spoke with the BBC about he delighted he was with the reopening of the historic building.
"It has been 15 long months since we last welcomed visitors or academic researchers through our doors," he said.
"This is our longest closure in 350 years, so it is with great joy and relief that we now welcome people back into our historic buildings."
Chetham’s Library is finally reopening today after the longest closure in its 350-year history https://t.co/Pv4IdYd6io via @themancuk
— Neil MacInnes OBE (@macinnes_neil) June 23, 2021
More about Chetham's Library
The Library began acquiring books in1655, and has been adding to its collections ever since. As well as a fine collection of early printed books, the collections include an incredible amount of ephemera, manuscript diaries, letters and deeds, prints, paintings and glass lantern slides.
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