The Portico Library
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Discover one of Manchester's lesser-known gems - a 19th-century research collection, exhibition space, events venue and oasis for reading, writing and relaxing.
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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
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…
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…
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…
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
18 April 202🐉 6pm-pm Hope to see you there theportico.org.uk/event-calendar… The Portico Library