Chetham's Library

Chetham's Library, located in Manchester, England, is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, founded in 1653. It serves as both a historic site and a library, housing a vast collection of rare and old books, manuscripts, and documents. The building itself is a beautiful, medieval-style space with oak furniture and open shelves, offering insight into 17th-century learning and scholarship. Today, it is a place for research, historical study, and visitors interested in literary and historical heritage, exemplifying a preserved piece of England’s intellectual history.