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People's History MuseumvsThe John Rylands Library
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The John Rylands Library ranks significantly better than People's History Museum. The John Rylands Library ranks #3 in Manchester with approval from 5 publications such as Michelin Guide, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
People's History Museum
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Time Out
Bridge St., Manchester M3 3ER
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The story of Britain's 200-year march to democracy is told in all its pain and pathos at this superb museum, housed in a refurbished Edwardian pumping station." Full review
Fodor's "This museum recounts powerfully the struggles of working people in the city and in the U.K. as a whole since the Industrial Revolution. " Full review
Time Out "The collection relates to the history of working people in Britain, but what exactly is in there? Well, the largest body of political material anywhere in Britain, is what. " Full review
The John Rylands Library Lonely Planet Fodor's
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Atlas Obscura
Independent
150 Deansgate, Manchester
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Lonely Planet "Less a library and more a cathedral to books, Basil Champneys' stunning building is a breathtaking example of Victorian Gothic." Full review
Fodor's "Owned by the University of Manchester, this Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by Alfred Waterhouse was built by Enriqueta Augustina Rylands as a memorial to her husband, a cotton magnate." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This neo-Gothic building built in 1900 is home to a library of 3 000 incunables - works predating 1501. " Full review
The Telegraph "Built by the wife of the successful cotton merchant John Rylands to commemorate her husband, this library first opened to the public in 1900." Full review
Time Out "Stairways spiral to the first floor and corridors lead into the most magnificent main reading room; a quite breathtaking hall where stained glass windows throw their light into the reading alcoves." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"The University of Manchester's John Rylands Library is known as much for its beautiful architecture as it is for its collection of rare books and manuscripts." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A Victorian Gothic masterpiece housing a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts. " Full review
Independent "The blackened battlements and Neogothic arches of the sooty-red John Rylands Library won’t fail to catch your eye as you stroll city centre artery Deansgate"
