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Members' Event:
Manchester Dynasties - Families who built the modern city tour
DATE
Mon 26 Oct 2026
TIME10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3.30pm
LOCATION
Manchester Library, St Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD
SUITABLE FORAdults
Discover the stories of the local dynasties who shaped Manchester over generations. Through their achievements in industry, education, politics, philanthropy and the arts, these families transformed Manchester from a modest market town into the world's first industrial city.
This tour explores the lives and legacies of the self-made merchants, manufacturers, engineers and visionaries who built modern Manchester. Learn how their ambition, innovation and public spirit left a lasting mark on the city and beyond.
This tour is graded as moderate access, as it involves walking on uneven surfaces with limited opportunities to stop and rest.
Bookings will open on Wednesday 15 July at 9am.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member (Adult) | £5 |
Price Notes
Following member feedback, tickets for our exclusive Members’ Events are now just £5 per person. This small admin fee helps cover our costs and secure your place, with the option to add a donation to support English Heritage’s work caring for historic places.
How to book
Bookings will open on Wednesday 15 July at 9am.
How to find us
Property:
Manchester Library, St Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD
Address:
Manchester Library, St Peters Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
Location:
Manchester, Unset