Elsevier Reading Room of the John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, with a glimpse of the Spinningfield elevation of the original building through the glass panelled wall. The Library was built by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband John, a Manchester cotton millionaire. It opened to the public on 1st January 1900. A major refurbishment to the original building took place during 2004-2006 and a new extension housing the Elsevier Reading Room opened in 2007. Architect: Austin-Smith: Lord.
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Elsevier Reading Room of the John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, with a glimpse of the Spinningfield elevation of the original building through the glass panelled wall. The Library was built by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands in memory of her husband John, a Manchester cotton millionaire. It opened to the public on 1st January 1900. A major refurbishment to the original building took place during 2004-2006 and a new extension housing the Elsevier Reading Room opened in 2007. Architect: Austin-Smith: Lord.
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