Film screening: The Madness of King George

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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Alan Bennett’s Oscar-winning comedy drama depicts the harshness and hypocrisy of 18th-century mental health treatments.

Coronavirus update - This event has been postponed until further notice. Please follow The Portico Library on social media for the most up-to-date information and ways to remain engaged with our activity. Alan Bennett’s Oscar-winning comedy drama depicts the harshness and hypocrisy of 18th-century mental health treatments. See it in the Manchester’s original Georgian library alongside our exhibition ‘Talking Sense: The changing vocabulary of mind and brain’

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Film screening: The Madness of King George

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