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Walking / Writing , Reading / Rambling

The Portico Library

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The Portico Library is thrilled to welcome Anita Sethi as our Rambler in Residence at the Portico Library from March to June 2023 with an exciting series of radical walks and events exploring protest, the right to roam and who can walk where.

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Summer Solstice
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Right to Roam: Caroline Lucas MP in conversation with Anita Sethi
Thu, Jun 8, 7:00 PM GMT+1
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Tue, Jun 6, 6:00 PM
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The Portico Library

Organizer of Walking / Writing , Reading / Rambling

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.

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'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

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A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

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Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

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Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

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In the Margins Events

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For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Collection image for Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

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From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

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New books for older children, teens & young adults

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Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

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Rewriting the North

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The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

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The Portico Kitchen

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Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

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Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

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A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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Collection image for 'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

No upcoming events

A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Collection image for Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

No upcoming events

Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

Collection image for In the Margins Events

In the Margins Events

No upcoming events

For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Collection image for Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 upcoming event

From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

Collection image for New books for older children, teens & young adults

New books for older children, teens & young adults

No upcoming events

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Collection image for Rewriting the North

Rewriting the North

No upcoming events

The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

Collection image for The Portico Kitchen

The Portico Kitchen

No upcoming events

Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Collection image for Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

No upcoming events

A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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