Return to 1421: The Old Towne and Medieval Manchester
Next tour Thursday 8 December
The histories of Manchester Cathedral and Chetham’s Library are inextricably linked.
From 1421, the buildings which now house the Library provided accommodation for the priests of the newly established collegiate church.
This tour visits one of the most complete medieval complexes to survive in the north west of England and takes you back over 500 years through the heart of the old town to Manchester’s medieval core.
Join tour guide and writer Jonathan Schofield to get within touching distance of one of Manchester’s Scheduled Ancient Monuments, take in the glorious wood-panelled interior of the world’s first public library and experience Evensong in Manchester Cathedral’s stunning medieval quire.
Secret doors, famous footsteps, ancient tomes and world-changing history, all waiting to be discovered.
Meet at Chetham’s Long Millgate at 3.50pm.
(entrance opposite the National Football Museum)
From 1421, the buildings which now house the Library provided accommodation for the priests of the newly established collegiate church.
This tour visits one of the most complete medieval complexes to survive in the north west of England and takes you back over 500 years through the heart of the old town to Manchester’s medieval core.
Join tour guide and writer Jonathan Schofield to get within touching distance of one of Manchester’s Scheduled Ancient Monuments, take in the glorious wood-panelled interior of the world’s first public library and experience Evensong in Manchester Cathedral’s stunning medieval quire.
Secret doors, famous footsteps, ancient tomes and world-changing history, all waiting to be discovered.
Meet at Chetham’s Long Millgate at 3.50pm.
(entrance opposite the National Football Museum)