Behind The Scenes at Manchester Central Library
What do George V, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bernard Bresslaw have in common? Which musician was once thrown out of the Language and Literature Library? What would you find now […]
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Talks
Unspeakable: John Bercow – In Conversation
Blackwell's Manchester and Manchester Libraries are honoured to be hosting JOHN BERCOW at Manchester Central Library on Tuesday 18th February. The former Speaker of the House of Commons will be […]
£8.90 – £26.92
Xian Xinghai: The People’s Composer
Performance SpaceXian Xinghai (1905-1945) is one of the most famous Chinese composers of the 20th century. Thanks to his hardworking nature and international education, he composed numerous music pieces ranging from […]
Refugee Voices: Virtual Refugee Conversation with Guy from Burundi
OnlineOnline event A chance to hear first hand Guy's account of conflict and displacement... As part of Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries & Manchester City of Sanctuary have been successful in […]
Refugee Voices: Virtual Refugee Conversation with Shadi from Syria
OnlineOnline event Music teacher Shadi, who was forced to leave Syria and relocate in Iraq, shares his passion for reading and teaching music... As part of Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries […]
Refugee Voices: Virtual Refugee Conversation with S. Khaled from Syria
OnlineOnline event S. Khaled, who was forced to leave Syria and relocate in Iraq, shares his personal narrative of displacement... As part of Refugee Week, Manchester Libraries & Manchester City […]
Refugee Voices: Virtual Refugee Conversation with Asalah from Syria
OnlineOnline event Asalah is in her thirties and is originally from Syria. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economy and E-Marketing. In Syria, she worked as a middle school teacher, before […]
Dave Haslam ‘All You Need is Dynamite’ Book Launch
Performance SpaceIn ‘All You Need Is Dynamite: Acid, the Angry Brigade, and the End of the Sixties’ - the latest in his Art Decades series of small format books - Dave […]
Were You There? The Story of Manchester Free Trade Hall.
Performance SpaceTHE FREE TRADE HALL – THE MOST IMPORTANT POPULAR MUSIC VENUE IN GREAT BRITAIN BETWEEN 1951 AND 1996 Richard Lysons, author of 'Were You There? Popular Music At Manchester's Free […]
And We Rise; Together. Performance and Protest Poetry
Performance SpaceAnd We Rise; Together. Performance and Protest Poetry A Young Identity curated event of poetry and readings from material gathered from workshops with community groups based in Moss Side. 1.30 […]
Nathan Geering’s Award Winning Film Screening ‘Still a Slave’ And Lecture
Performance SpaceNathan Geering’s critically acclaimed and award winning short film screening ‘Still a Slave’, plus a lecture delivered by Nathan and an audience Q&A. The film is a powerful and artistic […]
In conversation with Sir Richard Leese
Performance SpaceThis is a live audience event. The booking includes access to post-event networking where drinks will be served. Sir Richard Leese, the Leader of Manchester City Council, is stepping down […]
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