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Home » Cities » Travel » Chetham’s, My Sunday Photo

Chetham’s, My Sunday Photo

6th February 2016 by SarahJChristie 34 Comments

If you read my post on Friday you will know that this week we spent 48 hours Manchester, giving us time to see the sights a little more than our usual rushed visits. We visited some incredible attractions but I just wanted to share the photos I took at Chetham’s today, because this place was just stunning, its beauty blew my mind.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

I have always been a huge fan of books and find libraries such beautiful places; Chetham’s is without doubt the most beautiful Library I have ever been into. It was like stepping back in time, somewhere I would have loved to pull up a chair grab a coffee and spend time reading. We were luck enough to get a tour of Chetham’s, and spend some time wandering and taking photos, I was in my element.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

The Library was founded in 1653, and is one of the oldest public libraries in the world. It is also part of Chetham’s School of Msic, can you imagine going to school here? It feels just like Hogwarts. Chetham’s is right in the center of Manchester, I cannot believe I have walked past it so many times and never knew treasures what lay beyond those walls.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.14

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

I have a feeling I will now want to nip in every time I pass, I can’t describe how breathtaking it is, I suppose a requirement is to love books but if you do you will not be disappointed.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Chetham's Library was founded in 1653 and is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

 

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  1. Tim says

    7th February 2016 at 12:22 am

    How fantastic! Like stepping back in time. I was in Manchester too this week – although only in and out in a day with work – but I will have to look this up the next time I am staying in the city.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:27 am

      Tim you will have to it is just beautiful, I love the time I spent in there x

      Reply
  2. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    7th February 2016 at 12:26 am

    What a beautiful place – love all the photos and the library is just wonderful 🙂

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Louise sometimes places like this are just wonderful finds aren’t they x

      Reply
  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    7th February 2016 at 1:41 am

    What an amazing looking place, it would blow me away too, thanks for sharing.

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Fiona, yes the atmosphere was mazing even though there were only 3 people in there, I cant quite describe it x

      Reply
  4. Tara says

    7th February 2016 at 5:47 am

    It looks like an amazing place to visit and all of your photos are stunning. I’m adding it to my list of must see places. #MySundayPhoto

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:33 am

      Thank you Tara it is the most beautiful place, such a great subject x

      Reply
  5. Sarah MumofThree World says

    7th February 2016 at 7:12 am

    Wow, it is stunning! It definitely looks a lot like Hogwarts!

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:34 am

      Sarah it so does, the lady who showed me round said people are always asking if Harry Potter was filmed in the corridor x

      Reply
  6. Sherry says

    7th February 2016 at 7:26 am

    looks like somewhere to put on the list to visit. It looks so vast #MySundayPhoto

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:34 am

      Sherry its actually not very big at all, but worth putting on you list, it is small ad perfectly formed x

      Reply
  7. K.D. Jennings says

    7th February 2016 at 7:42 am

    What an absolutely gorgeous place!
    I love books and would be very happy to spend hours there… xx

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:35 am

      Its a book lovers dream, I loved it x

      Reply
  8. Photalife says

    7th February 2016 at 8:19 am

    What an old historic looking building. I bet this place has a few stories to tell.

    Thank you for linking up

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    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:35 am

      I know I bet it has Darren, if only wall could speak x

      Reply
  9. Sarah | Boo Roo and Tigger Too says

    7th February 2016 at 8:42 am

    Absolutely stunning, it really does have that Hogwarts feel to it.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Sarah, yes it does, especially when you are walking the corridors x

      Reply
  10. Su {Ethan & Evelyn} says

    7th February 2016 at 11:54 am

    What an amazing discovery! It is so beautiful! Is it still in use or is it just for show?

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 7:29 pm

      I know Su, I think you can look at the books but they are all so old and beautiful, I did see some gloves so maybe you wear those. I was so busy taking photos and looking around x

      Reply
  11. Emma T says

    7th February 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Wow, that’s stunning. Great photos, and what a beautiful historical place.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 7:30 pm

      Thanks Emma, oh it is so beautiful x

      Reply
  12. Kim Carberry says

    7th February 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Wow! Fantastic photos….So much beauty and history.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks Kim, yes it is, such a stunning place x

      Reply
  13. Emma Brisdion says

    7th February 2016 at 5:04 pm

    Love love love Manchester it has so much to offer, I am lucky my daughter goes to University there so I have nice long weekends up there.

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      7th February 2016 at 7:33 pm

      Emma I feel exactly the same, wow I bet she loves it, such a vibrant city x

      Reply
  14. Notmyyearoff says

    7th February 2016 at 8:56 pm

    Wow I have never ever been here and I’ve been there studying and working for about 16 years. I think I’m going to have to google it and pay a vist!

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      8th February 2016 at 10:06 pm

      Tas when you see where it is you will not believe it, it is so worth a visit too x

      Reply
  15. mummyofboygirltwins says

    9th February 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Stunning photographs and what an amazing place, steeped in history 🙂 Jess xx

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      10th February 2016 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Jess you can just feel the history in the air it is incredible x

      Reply
  16. Katie Haydock says

    9th February 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Fantastic photography here Mrs C!! xXx

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      10th February 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Aw thanks Katie x

      Reply
  17. Caro | The Twinkle Diaries says

    9th February 2016 at 9:16 pm

    Ooh I LOVE this!!! Particularly all the printing materials and old type — how gorgeous. What a treasure!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • SarahJChristie says

      10th February 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Caro it is just gorgeous there I was in awe of the place x

      Reply

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