Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens at Main Library, celebrating 200 years of the movement
The Christian Brethren Archive showcase at The University of Manchester Library opens on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
The items in the showcase are drawn from the Library鈥檚 Special Collections; the Christian Brethren Archive comprises the world鈥檚 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鈥檚 history and explore key areas of study, including women鈥檚 histories, post-colonial studies and humanitarian work.
There will be Collections Encounters on Tuesday 8 April and Thursday, 17 April 2025, where you can view items from the collection with the curator, Tereza Ward.
The showcase runs from April to August 2025, at Blue Ground in Main Library. Entry is free.
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