Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition: The Art of Visual Communication
Digitisation activity around our Special Collections exhibitions has become more and more critical over the past few years. Whether thatContinue Reading
Author: Anne Anderton
Transcription of Brut Chronicle Added to LUNA
Rylands English MS 103 has received a full transcription on Luna. The Brut Chronicle (a History of England), was oneContinue Reading
Celebrating a Neo-Gothic Masterpiece
The John Rylands Library has been described as one of the finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in Europe. Built asContinue Reading
Before the body-snatchers; the early anatomists and Manchester’s ‘mad’ scientists
Manchester University has a much celebrated and prestigious reputation in scientific scholarship. Our current superstars are the likes of BrianContinue Reading
A diabolical pact, Dracula and other devils
This month we are delighted to focus on all that is spooky, macabre and gothic in the John Rylands LibraryContinue Reading