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John Rylands Library DD59_00090

JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY, Manchester. Interior view along one of the gallery corridors at clerestorey level. Photographed by Bedford Lemere in 1900

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Gothic Victorian


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> Historic England > Historic Images > Famed Photographers > Bedford Lemere Collection (1860s-1944)

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> Historic England > Towns and Cities > Manchester

> Historic England > The way we were > Leisure > Libraries

> Historic England > The way we were > Victoriana > Victorian public buildings


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the enchanting John Rylands Library in Manchester, England. Captured by the talented photographer Bedford Lemere in 1900, this image showcases an interior view along one of the gallery corridors at clerestory level. The library's Victorian Gothic architecture is on full display, with its intricate details and soaring arches evoking a sense of grandeur and elegance. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported to a bygone era where knowledge was revered and libraries were sanctuaries for intellectual pursuits. The play of light filtering through the clerestory windows adds an ethereal quality to the scene, illuminating rows upon rows of books that line the shelves. The John Rylands Library stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and cultural heritage. Its imposing presence commands attention while simultaneously inviting visitors to explore its vast collection of literary treasures. Each step taken along these gallery corridors must have been filled with anticipation and wonder as scholars sought wisdom within these hallowed walls. Bedford Lemere's expert eye captures not only the physical beauty of this space but also encapsulates a moment frozen in time - a snapshot from history that allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship involved in creating such an extraordinary building and the significance it holds within our collective memory. This print serves as a reminder that some places transcend their mere physical existence; they become symbols of human achievement and resilience throughout generations.

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