What's on
Find out what events are taking place at the John Rylands Research Institute and Library. All of our events are free to attend.
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Cottonopolis Collection Encounter: Global Trade and Consumption
9 April 2026, 2.30pm-4pm
Join us for a Collection Encounter exploring Manchester's textile history. Using library archives and collections we'll be charting the transformation of Manchester into a global p.. -
Cottonopolis Curator Tour: Global Trade and Consumption
9 April 2026, 1.30pm-2pm
Join us for a tour around the Cottonopolis exhibition led by Curator Professor Edmond Smith and researcher Dr Jo Tierney. We'll be exploring the origins of Manchester's transformat..