CommunityManchester Central Library launches free self-guided audio tour

Manchester Central Library launches free self-guided audio tour

As part of its 90th anniversary celebrations, Manchester Central Library has launched a free self-guided audio tour.

The audio tour invites members of the public to journey across every floor of the library and discover secrets from its 90 year history, as well as its vibrant present use.

The tour features 12 staff from the library narrating information, past and present, about different aspects of the library.

Seventeen locations are denoted with an orange “bus stop” forming a trail around all floors and all corners of the library.

Each location has a QR code that enables visitors to scan with their phone and hear expert staff unlock history facts and more about each significant location in a short audio clip.

Councillor John Hacking said: “Central Library has a rich history, past and present, and this audio tour is full of fascinating and interesting information. It will be of interest to visitors as well regular library goers who will be treated to nuggets of details on the library’s past.

It’s another reason for the wonderful Central Library to be on all visitors must-see list. I would like to thank the staff who have taken part, they have so much knowledge, expertise and love for this building, so who better to voice the audio clips.”

The tour begins with an introduction in Shakespeare Hall, with audio stops across all floors of the library.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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