John Rylands Library
150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH United Kingdom
Description:
The John Rylands Library is a Gothic building located in Manchester, in the Deansgate area. The library was opened to visitors in 1900.
Its walls are built of Cambirian sandstone. In order for the library building to have a good air circulation, the architect took care of the presence of a large number of air intakes equipped with filters that capture soot and dust. In the reading room there are many statues and portraits of famous figures.
It contains one of the most valuable collections in the UK, which includes many medieval manuscripts, as well as samples of early European printing.