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The John Rylands Research Institute and Library on Deansgate is a breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece often compared to a cathedral. Part of the University of Manchester, it houses one of the world's finest collections of rare books, manuscripts and archives.
Endowed by Enriqueta Rylands in memory of her husband John, the library opened in 1900. Architect Basil Champneys designed the building in late English Gothic style; it took a decade to complete.