logistics

John Rylands Library, Deansgate
The venue for the colloquium is the historic John Rylands Library, located on Deansgate in the heart of Manchester. The main entrance to the building is just off Deansgate, in the modern extension to the Library. From Deansgate, walk along the side of the Historic Building to the main entrance.

The John Rylands Library,
150 Deansgate,
Manchester,
M3 3EH

A map is available from the link below:
http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/deansgate/visitus/howtofindus/

By Metro-Shuttle Bus/Train

The easiest way to reach the Library from Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria railway stations is via the free Metro-Shuttle buses.
The number 1 Metro-Shuttle runs from the forecourt of Piccadilly station every few minutes. Alight on John Dalton Street at stop WX, turn left onto Deansgate and you will see the Library in front of you.
The number 2 Metro-Shuttle runs from Victoria station every ten minutes. Alight on Deansgate, opposite the John Rylands Library.
http://www.tfgm.com/buses/metroshuttle.cfm

By car

Parking in the centre of Manchester is notoriously difficult. The nearest NCP car parks are on Watson Street, New Quay Street and Blackfriars Street.