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SUMMARY:Architecture for the People - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Architecture for the People \nManchester City Architect’s Department\, 1902-2003 \nFor 101 years\, the City Architect’s Department in the Town Hall served the citizens and met diverse civic needs by designing hundreds of different municipal buildings. They ranged from grand airport terminals to the small public lavatories\, from the high profile like the new Free Trade Hall to the hidden away but essential facilities like mortuaries. \nFor the first time\, this exhibition presents a selection of the works delivered under the direction of the seven official City Architects spanning across the twentieth century. In the early days of the Department\, Manchester Corporation controlled gas and electricity undertakings\, most public transport\, schools\, police\, fire and ambulance services\, waste collection\, parks and recreation\, housing\, libraries\, crematoriums and more. Such responsibilities meant a need for new buildings and the upkeep of existing facilities. The City Architect’s Department designed and delivered these\, changing the face of the city and its suburbs\, providing thousands of new homes\, and scores of schools\, libraries\, public baths\, amongst a host of civic buildings. Using archival photographs\, drawings and ephemera\, the exhibition traces the Department and its buildings\, showing how architectural commissions mirrored the constitution of the Corporation and the changing fortunes of the city. \nCurated by Martin Dodge (University of Manchester) and Richard Brook (Lancaster University) \nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
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LOCATION:First Floor Exhibition Hall
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SUMMARY:The Great Hall Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Town Hall closed in January 2018 and work then began on a labour of love: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to repair\, protect and update this architectural masterpiece for future generations. The Great Hall is the Town Hall’s centrepiece. It includes a huge variety of conservation and restoration projects and is a great example of the work we’re doing throughout the building. Our approach to the unique elements of this  space reflects the level of care needed for the whole project. This exhibition looks at just three details of the Great Hall to tell some of the story of the Our Town Hall project. \n\n\nFree – just drop in \nPlease make a donation to support our Library Live cultural programme at one of our cash or contactless donation boxes or online
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-great-hall-exhibition/
LOCATION:Lower Ground Floor Exhibition Space
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Full Volume Podcast: Christmas Edition
DESCRIPTION:Step into Christmas with Manchester Libraries for the final Full Volume podcast of 2025.  \nBack for one last hurrah before the year is out\, presenter Alan Lynch and co-host Gary Parkinson have a nostalgic look back at what was a magical year for Manchester Libraries. Reflecting on the successful launch of the podcast and the litany of special guests who appeared on the show\, Gary and Alan also chat to a whole host of staff from across our libraries to get their highlights. Elsewhere Danny Middleton gives us a sneak peak of events coming up in the New Year\, whereas Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes gives us his exclusive insight. \nMeanwhile\, ascending folk artist Hannah Brine gets a grilling on her favourite Christmas songs following her recent concert at the Library. Plus\, we have nostalgic reflections from three Central Library staff who worked in the building during the 1970s and beyond. \nThere’s also plenty of What’s On Tips\, a book review of Christmas classic “A Christmas Carol”\, and much more to enjoy on this December edition of Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast. ***** ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast’ takes listeners behind the shelves of our city’s much-loved libraries. Presented by the Central Library’s own Alan Lynch\, every month the podcast lifts the lid on a treasure trove of insider tips\, exclusive interviews\, book reviews\, and much more. Receiving rave reviews and overwhelming support from listeners\, the podcast has so far featured special guests such as celebrated authors and poets Dame Jacqueline Wilson\, Kate Mosse\, Jackie Kay\, Tynah Matembe\, and Kimberly Whittam\, Manchester City Council photographer Barrie Leach speaking about his exhibition ‘Our Town Hall: Portraits of a Workforce’\, folk musician Cole Stacey\, legendary Manchester artist and illustrator Stanley Chow\, Manchester’s Lord Mayor\, Councillor John Hacking\, BBC broadcaster and esteemed newspaper columnist Emma Barnett\, International Women’s Rugby player Libby Andrew\, plus Manchester City Council’s Head of Libraries\, Galleries\, and Culture Neil MacInnes OBE more. ‘Episode 11: Christmas Edition’\, the new episode of ‘Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast is on all major streaming services now. \nTurn it up\, and tune in – now: Full Volume: The Manchester Libraries Podcast by Manchester Libraries | Listen on Spotify\, Apple Podcasts\, Amazon Music | PUSH.fm \nWatch out for a new episode in the new year…
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