Manchester famous libraries: Chetham’s and John Rylands

#Manchester #UK #Travelvlog Chetham’s Library is a historic library located in Manchester, England. It was founded in 1653 and is one of the oldest public libraries in the English-speaking world. The library is housed in a beautiful medieval building that was originally a college for priests. Chetham’s Library has a rich collection of books and manuscripts, including rare volumes dating back to the 14th century. The library’s most famous manuscript is the Manchester Gospels, a 9th-century illuminated manuscript that is one of the oldest surviving books in the English language. The library is also home to a number of other historic treasures, including the desk where Friedrich Engels wrote “The Condition of the Working Class in England,“ and a collection of original letters from Benjamin Franklin. Today, Chetham’s Library is open to the public and is a popular destination for researchers, scholars, and anyone interested in history and literature. The library also