The Portico Library
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The Portico Library first opened in 1806 and remains in its original building in central Manchester and is open free to the public six days a week for eclectic arts, education, literature and heritage programmes. One of Manchester’s longest-running institutions, the Portico is a subscription library and newsroom whose historic collection of over 25,000 books and archives spans over 450 years. Read more
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2013-11-16The best library and drinking den in all of Manchester! Wonderful people who work there too. Lovely talks, seminars and exhibitions.
2016-05-30Impressive library with some hidden gems - thanks James Moss!
2016-05-28A jewel ( people ❤️ books)!
2015-06-06An Oasis of Peace and Serenity in the midst of an ever busy City
2014-11-06Amazing hidden gem...
Updates from The Portico Library
2019-08-03
Saturday Selection: Tomorrow marks the birthday of Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born in West Sussex in 1792. Shelley was one of the major English Romantic poets, responsible for both ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘The Masque of Anarchy’. The latter was inspired by th
Saturday Selection: Tomorrow marks the birthday of Percy Bysshe Shelley, who was born in West Sussex in 1792. Shelley was one of the major English Romantic poets, responsible for both ‘Ozymandias’ and ‘The Masque of Anarchy’. The latter was inspired by th
2019-08-02
Manchester, 1819. You can now buy copies of this detailed map of the city of Manchester and surrounding areas in 1819 direct from The Portico Library at https://www.theportico.org.uk/shop?tag=people-power, where all proceeds contribute to its non-profit
Manchester, 1819. You can now buy copies of this detailed map of the city of Manchester and surrounding areas in 1819 direct from The Portico Library at https://www.theportico.org.uk/shop?tag=people-power, where all proceeds contribute to its non-profit
2019-07-31
Today’s the last day you can apply to the £10,000 Portico Prize, so get your application forms in! And if you’re self published or an independent, not-for-profit imprint, you will be eligible for discount. Email [email protected] for more info. #por
Today’s the last day you can apply to the £10,000 Portico Prize, so get your application forms in! And if you’re self published or an independent, not-for-profit imprint, you will be eligible for discount. Email [email protected] for more info. #por
2019-07-24
“The least man I ever saw.” As news breaks that Boris Johnson has become the UK’s new Prime Minister, we reflect on his former position as editor of The Spectator magazine. This conservative publication is unrelated to the original Spectator (1711-1712)
“The least man I ever saw.” As news breaks that Boris Johnson has become the UK’s new Prime Minister, we reflect on his former position as editor of The Spectator magazine. This conservative publication is unrelated to the original Spectator (1711-1712)
2019-07-24
We're delighted to announce all 15 members of our Society of Readers and Writers, a group of literary enthusiasts who will be drawing up a longlist for The Portico Prize 2019. There's one week left to submit your book! Apply here: https://bit.ly/2JpWEUY
We're delighted to announce all 15 members of our Society of Readers and Writers, a group of literary enthusiasts who will be drawing up a longlist for The Portico Prize 2019. There's one week left to submit your book! Apply here: https://bit.ly/2JpWEUY
Popularity of The Portico Library
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The Portico Library has a total of 2954 visitors (checkins) and 5283 likes.
5 reviews of The Portico Library.
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