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Rewriting the North

The Portico Library

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The Portico Library is pleased to announce the re-launch of Rewriting the North, a programme of events celebrating writers and writing connected with the North of England.

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Rewriting the North: Tabitha Lasley and Jeff Young on Place
Thu, Oct 13, 6:00 PM GMT+1
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Rewriting the North: Catherine Simpson and Adam Farrer on Memoir
Thu, Sep 15, 6:00 PM GMT+1
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Rewriting the North: Fox and Windmill - A New Press
Tue, Jun 28, 6:00 PM
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The Portico Library

Arrangör av Rewriting the North

Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.

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Samlingsbild för 'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

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A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Samlingsbild för Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

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Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

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Echoes - China & Hong Kong

1 kommande evenemang

Echoes invites audiences to engage with the Portico Library's collection & the communities who are reclaiming the colonial narrative written & illustrated in the Library's books. It navigates Britain’s complex colonial relations with China & Hong Kong.

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In the Margins Events

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For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Samlingsbild för Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 kommande evenemang

From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

Samlingsbild för New books for older children, teens & young adults

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 kommande evenemang

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Samlingsbild för Reuniting the Portico Library

Reuniting the Portico Library

1 kommande evenemang

The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.

Samlingsbild för The Portico Kitchen

The Portico Kitchen

1 kommande evenemang

Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Samlingsbild för Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

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A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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Samlingsbild för 'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

Samlingsbild för Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Dining In: Eating, Cooking and Food in Manchester

Inga uppkommande evenemang

Dining In: Exploring Manchester’s histories through our stomachs is an exhibition about the history of dining and food in the Northwest of England, how that’s changed over time, and the future of food and dining through interactive events.

Samlingsbild för Echoes - China & Hong Kong

Echoes - China & Hong Kong

1 kommande evenemang

Echoes invites audiences to engage with the Portico Library's collection & the communities who are reclaiming the colonial narrative written & illustrated in the Library's books. It navigates Britain’s complex colonial relations with China & Hong Kong.

Samlingsbild för In the Margins Events

In the Margins Events

Inga uppkommande evenemang

For In the Margins, a group of artists, writers, students, and Manchester residents have come together to challenge the traditionally ‘male, stale, and pale’ reputation of historic libraries by asking: Whose voice is loud enough to be heard?

Samlingsbild för Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

Infamous: Opium, Silk, Tea & the Mission

1 kommande evenemang

From descriptions of botany, the stealing of plant samples and trade secrets in silk manufacture to descriptions of China and people in East Asia, Infamous explores a key and difficult period in the relationship between the two nations.

Samlingsbild för New books for older children, teens & young adults

New books for older children, teens & young adults

1 kommande evenemang

Free events with writers and groups to highlight new writing for older children and young Adults. Part of our Portico Sadie Massey Award Programme.

Samlingsbild för Reuniting the Portico Library

Reuniting the Portico Library

1 kommande evenemang

The Portico was opened as a library and newsroom in 1806. It was split into two in the 1920s. The ambitious project to reunite the building for the people of Manchester and beyond is supported by experimental events on the building & collections.

Samlingsbild för The Portico Kitchen

The Portico Kitchen

1 kommande evenemang

Introducing the Portico Kitchen, a centre for food writing, history and culture in one of Manchester’s oldest lunch spots. Keep your eyes open for our exciting programme of food-based events including talks, workshops and ever popular Portico Feasts.

Samlingsbild för Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Tracing the art of a Stolen Generation: Carrolup

Inga uppkommande evenemang

A selection of the treasured collection created by Aboriginal children interned at the remote Western Australian settlement of Carrolup in the 1940s will be showcased at The Portico Library in Manchester until September 26.

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