Memorials & monuments · North West England
Portico Library - 1806
In or near Manchester.
Portico Library - 1806 — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mark Anderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Portico Library - 1806 is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Portico Library is a memorial located in the West Midlands, established in 1806. It serves as a significant example of early 19th-century public libraries in Britain. The library is noted for its architectural design and historical importance in promoting literature and culture.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4797, -2.2406
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M2 3JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Phone
- +44 161 235 8888
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Oxford Road — 0.7 km
- Official site
- manchesterartgallery.org
Sources
- osm: node/9608417000 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portico Library - 1806?
- Portico Library - 1806 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M2 3JL), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Portico Library - 1806?
- Portico Library - 1806 — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portico Library - 1806?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode M2 3JL.
- Is Portico Library - 1806 free to visit?
- Yes, Portico Library - 1806 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portico Library - 1806?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Oxford Road, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M2 3JL.