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'Polite Society?' Mini Festival

The Portico Library

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A mini festival exploring politeness, mental health and customs through discussion and art as part of the 'Sit Down and Get Out . the Trouble with polite society exhibition', 9-12 March 2022.

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The Portico Library

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Still in its original 1806 building, the Portico Library celebrates both the historic and the contemporary culture of Manchester, welcoming the public, researchers and members to its unique 19th-century book collection and 21st-century events and exhibitions.

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