Reading, Rhyming, Remembering: Children’s Education from the Past

Two children in school uniform sat on a bench inside a stone building, early 20th century. They are wearing black shoes, long white socks, a long black buttoned coat with white bands around the neck, and black hats.
Image credit: Manchester City Council

Step into the past at Central Library as part of ‘Heritage Open Days’. Discover how children learned long ago through colourful storybooks, rhymes, pictures and moral tales.

This fun exhibition mixes history with imagination, showing what school and learning used to be like.

A chance to explore, wonder and see stories come to life.

Plan your visit

St Peter's Square
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 5PD

One of Manchester’s greatest landmarks, Central Library is a building of architectural beauty and a place for knowledge and learning.

Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed

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