A Revolution in Print
To celebrate 550 years since the birth of Copernicus and 480 years since the publication of his work, our STEM curator discusses our copies of De Revolutionibus.
Tag: Manchester Digital Collections
The Museum of Medicine and Health on Manchester Digital Collections
Historical medical objects from The Museum of Medicine and Health launch on Manchester Digital Collections, a post by Professor Carsten Timmermann
The John Ruskin letters launch on MDC
John Ruskin letters launch on MDC
Japanese Maps Collection launches on Manchester Digital Collections
A varied collection of Japanese maps, including maps of Japan, world maps, road maps, and different types of local maps, is now available on Manchester Digital Collection.
Elizabeth Gaskell and Charles Dickens Collection launches on Manchester Digital Collections
19th-century writers Elizabeth Gaskell and Charles Dickens are united in our new digital collection.
The Return of the Reading Room- Physical and Virtual
Special Collections Reader Services Co-ordinator, Kate Miller writes – After tireless work by many people and teams across the whole ofContinue Reading
The Book Stops Here…or Tome Alone – Reading Room in Lockdown
The Reader Engagement Team feel immensely privileged to work in such a special environment, where we get to help readersContinue Reading
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 4): ‘Visually Manipulating Rylands Treasures’
During my 13 or so years at the Rylands, I’ve had the chance to see truly mind blowing things across our entire collections.
Imaging takes an Isolated View (Part 2): ‘Seeing the aesthetics in damage’
As a practicing artist alongside my role as a photographer, I’m interested in the aesthetic qualities and life cycles of objects.
Creating a Digital Catalogue of the Latin Manuscripts at the John Rylands Library
Dr Jo Edge writes: I’ve been employed at the John Rylands Library since August 2018, tasked with creating digital catalogueContinue Reading