Rare Reads

Name: Rare Reads
Start: 2026-08-26T09:40:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-26T10:20:00.000Z
Location: University of Manchester Public Events

University of Manchester Public Events

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road

Today · 10:40

Manchester

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10:40 - 11:20 24 July 2026 During our Rare Reads facsimile encounters we share beautifully accurate copies of some of our most famous objects. The incredibly rare special collections housed within The John Rylands…

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University of Manchester Public Events

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road

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