Video on Infamous exhibition with 邱 靜雯 Iris Yau FRSA FHEA (She/her/hers) and Carol Ann 🟪⬜️🟩 5050 #AmplifyingMutedVoices on our Youtube Channel now.

There are 6 weeks to see Infamous before it closes: youtu.be/Y8a6y7fyybM?si…

With thanks to Libs and Museums The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill.

Calling all #Twitterstorians and #Postdocs in/near Manchester! Join us on 2 May for a workshop with John Rylands Research Institute and Library on using special collections in teaching & to engage the public AND for our 2nd #HistoryOpenMicNight at The Portico Library. Some more details?👉shorturl.at/oyNPS

An exciting opportunity for South Asian poets…

To celebrate South Asian #poetry , artist & poet Suman Gujral has created the platform #ThirdSpace . They’re running a call out for submissions for consideration for an anthology of South Asian poetry in collaboration w/

Join us today 6pm for #EarthDay2024 with Robert Poole on Earth Rise, the impact of seeing the earth from space and what the famous Blue Marble image tells about climate change.

A few tickets still available on the door. Doors open 5.30pm. Or book here to be sure:

‘Our exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks that explore the revolutionary power of ink, to redefine the boundaries of ink-based art and to create a dialogue between traditional and contemporary practices

In collaboration with The Portico Library’

Join us this Monday for #EarthDay2024 with Robert Poole on Earth Rise, the impact of seeing the earth from space and what the famous Blue Marble image tells about climate change.

Tickets £6 and 2 for 1 from now until Sunday:

eventbrite.co.uk/e/earthrise-ti…

Meet Apapat Jai-in Glynn! Pat was our Engagement Officer, and is now our Exhibitions and Volunteers Coordinator!

Pat is passionate about co-producing and creating exhibitions and activities with communities. She is excited to expand our relationship between South East Asian

More HistoryLab+ fun but... in the Rainy City! Join an ECR workshop on Teaching and Public Engagement w/ Special Collections John Rylands Research Institute and Library, University of Manchester followed by our History Open Mic Night The Portico Library - Thursday 2nd May!✨✨

Sign-up: history.ac.uk/events/teachin…

We found the book about the real John Blackthorn, William Adams who went to Japan in the 16th century from the FX series 'SHOGUN'. It was written by William Dalton in 1861. Who wants to see it on display?! Shogun

This week, curator 邱 靜雯 Iris Yau FRSA FHEA (She/her/hers) (丘靜雯 FRSA FHEA) will be chatting with Dr Debbie Challis (Dr) (FRHS) about:
- Missionaries in China
- their role in the campaigning against the opium trade
- the ambivalent view of the Church of England and eyewitnesses to it.

Book your ticket & join

The Portico Library today. Absorbing exhibition about opium, silk & tea trade/ history. Harrowing exchange & influence went on. Documents show some of this. Also, these silk buttons from Macclesfield - central place in 19th c silk industry theportico.org.uk/infamous-opium…

Found my new favourite building in Manchester.

Incredible place.

Bookbinder and specialist in ancient and medieval bindings, Michael Burke, will be giving a lecture on three stories of extraordinary ancient books that were lost for centuries and then found again...

🗓️Thur 25 Apr, 6-7 PM

Learn more & book your ticket: bit.ly/3PYGpQq

What role did Missionaries play in the campaign against opium trade?

Join curator 邱 靜雯 Iris Yau FRSA FHEA (She/her/hers) (丘靜雯 FRSA FHEA) and our Creative Producer Debbie Challis (Dr) (FRHS) on Thur 18 April to unravel the answers to this question.

Find out more & book your ticket: bit.ly/3VMgpM6

On #EarthDay 2024 , historian & author Robert Poole will be looking back at the famous ‘Earthrise' and ‘Blue Marble’ photos taken by the Apollo astronauts.

Sit in on this talk to learn how these first photos were taken & inspired the first #EarthDay : bit.ly/3vIXXcE

18 April 202🐉 6pm-pm Hope to see you there theportico.org.uk/event-calendar… The Portico Library

Thank you to everyone who has contacted us in connection with the Reunite The Portico Library project. The formal tender process to procure the multidisciplinary Design Team will start later this week and so we now need to draw a line on accepting any further enquires in

The Portico 2024 #Wedding season commenced with the Wedding of Kirstie and Liam on Saturday 23 March.

Congratulations Kirstie & Liam and thank you for choosing the Portico for your special day 🎉

If you're interested in holding your wedding ceremony at the beautiful, historic

For all the young, curious minds visiting our Library during this Easter holiday you can pick this activity sheet up for free and play this spotting game in the Portico Library!

Is that a clock or a weather vane? Come in and play ☺️

This Saturday, writer and Portico Kitchen manager Joe Fenn is hosting an afternoon of reading, writing, and eating, and a host of fun creative exercises.

🗓️Sat 6 Apr, 2.30 - 5.30pm

Find out more & book your ticket: bit.ly/3x93vNT