Description: The oldest public Library in the English speaking world
history (7277) paintings (6904) prints (3606) library (2108) letters (504) deeds (174) manuscripts (126) diaries (119) early printed books (4) chethams library (2)
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Tours : Please use this link to go to the tour booking page. You can also Contact Us to discuss group visits or access arrangements.
Readers : Please get in touch via our Contact Us page to arrange a reader appointment. We will also be happy to do whatever we can to answer your queries or assist in research remotely. Please allow as much notice as possible for an appointment in person. Archival enquiries are dealt with Monday-Wednesday only.