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Chetham's Library

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Chetham's Library in Manchester, England, is the oldest free public reference library in the English-speaking world. Chetham's Hospital, which contains both the library and Chetham's School of Music, was established in 1653 under the will of Humphrey Chetham (1580–1653), for the education of "the sons of honest, industrious and painful parents", and a library for the use of scholars. The library has been in continuous use since 1653. It operates as an independent charity, open to readers free of charge, Monday-Friday 09.00-12.30 and 13.30-16.30 by prior appointment. Tours of the Library for visitors are bookable online from 2 September 2019 via the Library website.

Books

The Armburgh Papers
The Armburgh Papers
Christine Carpenter, Ba Ma Dippt, Chetham's Library, Joan Armburgh, Robert Armburgh
A Catalogue of the Collection of Tracts for and Against Popery (published in Or about the Reign of James II.) in the Manchester Library Founded by Humphrey Chetham, in which is Incorporated, with Large Additions and Bibliographical Notes, the Whole of Peck's List of the Tracts in that Controversy, with His References
A Catalogue of the Collection of Tracts for and Against Popery (published in Or about the Reign of James II.) in the Manchester Library Founded by Humphrey Chetham, in which is Incorporated, with Large Additions and Bibliographical Notes, the Whole of Peck's List of the Tracts in that Controversy, with His References
Chetham's Library
Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester
Remains, Historical and Literary, Connected with the Palatine Counties of Lancaster and Chester
Chetham's Library
A Catalogue of the Collection of Tracts for and Against Popery
A Catalogue of the Collection of Tracts for and Against Popery
Chetham's Library

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