The Portico Library, The Portico or Portico Library and Gallery on Mosley Street in Manchester, England, is an independent subscription library designed in the Greek Revival style by Thomas Harrison of Chester and built between 1802 and 1806.

Architecture

thumb|left|The sign above the entrance to the library

The library was the first Greek Revival building in the city. Its interior was inspired by John Soane.

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Notable members

The library's first chairman was John Ferriar and its secretary was Peter Mark Roget. Other notable members include John Dalton, Reverend William Gaskell, Sir Robert Peel and more recently Eric Cantona.

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File:The Portico Library Main Room.jpg|The main room

File:The Portico Library Reading Room.jpg|Reading room

File:The Portico Library Reading Area.jpg|Reading area

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See also

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Greater Manchester
  • List of works by Thomas Harrison
  • Listed buildings in Manchester-M2
  • Listed pubs in Manchester

References