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Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens at Main Library

26 Mar 2025

The Library opens its new display on the Christian Brethren Archive on Wednesday, 2 April at Blue Ground, Main Library.

The items in the showcase are drawn from the Library’s Special Collections; the Christian Brethren Archive comprises the world’s largest collection of manuscripts, printed books and periodicals and visual material relating to a group of independent Christian congregations often referred to as the Plymouth Brethren, Christian Brethren, or simply Brethren.  

 

This display will share objects relating to significant figures from the movement’s history and explore key areas of study, including women’s histories, post-colonial studies and humanitarian work. 

There will be Collections Encounters in the Map room in Purple Ground, where you can view items from the collection with the curator, Tereza Ward. Further information on these dates is below:  

  • DATE CHANGED TO Tuesday, 8 April: 10am - 11.30am, and 1pm - 2pm.  
  • Thursday, 17 April: 10am - 11.30am, and 1pm - 2.30pm.

 

The showcase runs from April to August 2025, at Blue Ground in Main Library. Entry is free. 

 

For more information, contact uml.engagement@manchester.ac.uk