Me and my fiancee decided to go for an impromptu tour around this wonderful and educational building and we were not disappointed. Although it was a Saturday lunchtime and therefore a bit busy for my liking, it is to be expected at that time and I can understand why so many people would want to visit this place as the architecture alone is stunning. There is an abundance of information about the library and its history and much more on top of that. If you are visiting Manchester or even if you are a resident, I highly recommend a visit. If you are a fan of history and want to learn more about Manchester then you will not be disappointed.

If visiting Manchester, visit this place as its beautiful. Truly the most beautiful library I've ever seen. The architecture is outstandingly impressive. Victorian, gothic building that was gifted to the people of Manchester. To read the books I believe appointments have to be made so do check. An enormous array of allsorts. Fabulous.

I have always loved popping into the John Rylands for a quick refresh of architecture and space and calm. Sadly, it has been taken over by influencers and people doing impromptu photo shoots. Yes, it is a beautiful building but it is difficult to enjoy with all of that nonsense happening around you. All of that aside, it is a lovely place full of exciting and fascinating exhibits and is a nice oasis on Deansgate.

We went on a class trip to John Roland's library. The first impression when we came in was the structure of the building, it's awe-inspiring. As we wondered around, we discovered a lot of things, such as statues and English literature. We read about how the building was established. If you want to know about the history of literature, it's a good opportunity go to this place. WE LOVED IT!

An amazing building that I had always wanted to see. The atmosphere was very special and it must be a great place to read in, though the lovely period lighting is quite low! Just a shame the cafe was no longer available.

Lovely visit to a beautiful library. It was over Easter weekend so relatively busy, as in we had to queue. It is really interesting to see the figures inside and think about the history of Manchester. Wish I’d spent more time there when I was a student in Manchester.

It was opened to the public in 1900. Excellent historical site in Manchester city center. The library was extraordinary gothic-style building had numerous valuable extensive collections of books and the interior design was beautiful and impressive. The librarians were helpful and friendly. Convenient location. Free admission. Absolutely recommend.

A must see - the most incredible building. Experts on hand to give more information on some of the treasures. Staff were actively managing people who were taking photographs on staircase (against the rules) and encouraging people to look after their belongings - which would seem obvious but was not the case.

John Rylands Library是位于英格兰曼彻斯特的一座著名图书馆，以其壮丽的哥特复兴风格建筑和丰富的藏书而闻名。 地址: 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH, England 开放时间: 周一至周日：10:00 - 17:00 公共交通: 火车：从曼彻斯特皮卡迪利车站（Manchester Piccadilly Station）或曼彻斯特维多利亚车站（Manchester Victoria Station）步行约15-20分钟可达。从别的城市来的话可以买railcard, 我是从trainpal 上买的raildcard, 虽然麻烦一点，但是便宜好多，在trainpal 上输入RC777E 就能有20%的折扣。 电车：乘坐曼彻斯特电车到St Peter's Square站或Deansgate-Castlefield站，然后步行约10分钟。 主要看点： 1.建筑外观: 图书馆的建筑风格为哥特复兴风格，外观宏伟壮丽。 2.阅览室: 华丽的阅览室拥有高耸的天花板、彩色玻璃窗和精美的木质装饰。 3.珍藏馆: 展示了一些珍贵的手稿、稀有书籍和历史文献，包括古代宗教文献、早期印刷书籍等。

"The John Rylands Library is a hidden gem in Manchester. The architecture is absolutely stunning, giving it a cathedral-like atmosphere. The rare book collection is fascinating, and it's a perfect place for a peaceful afternoon stroll among the books. Love spending time here! - Anna Thompson"