Welcome to the Friends of the John Rylands web site. The Friends of the John Rylands is a UK registered charity intended to support - financially and in other practical ways - one of the world's greatest libraries. Anyone interested in the activities, history and development of The University of Manchester's John Rylands Library is welcome to become a member.

The Library has Special Collections at a separate site in a magnificent neo-gothic building in the city centre. See 'About' in the menu of this Section, and also the 'Special Collections' link below for further details.

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