North West Section: Events
Future Events
The North West section of UC&R are an active group of CILIP who organise events and meetings in the region. Details of forthcoming events will be publicised on this page.
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The visit will include a tour of the building followed by a close-up look at a selection of books and manuscripts from this important and fascinating collection.
Light refreshments are included: mulled wine/soft drinks and mince pies Meet at Visitor Centre Cafe at 2.30pm for refreshments. Tour commences 3.00pm, followed by the close-up view of part of the collection
The John Rylands Library, University of Manchester, houses some of the most significant books and manuscripts ever produced. The collections include exquisite medieval illuminated manuscripts, examples of the earliest forms of European printing including the Gutenberg Bible, as well as the personal papers of distinguished historical figures including Elizabeth Gaskell, John Dalton and John Wesley. They are all housed in a magnificent neo-gothic building in the city centre, Manchester, which has recently undergone a major refurbishment and is a visitor attraction in its own right.
Free event!
...but you still need to book as places are limited. Last date for booking is Monday 5 December so book now to avoid disappointment!
To make a booking Contact Dawn Grundy d.grundy@bolton.ac.uk or Tel:
01204 903597
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Past Events
Click on the link on the left to view further details and presentations from these events.
Evaluation form
If you have attended one of our events please complete our evaluation form and email to:
Dawn Grundy at D.Grundy@bolton.ac.uk
or
post to: The Library, University of Bolton, Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5AB.