The Library

This atmospheric room preserves tangible connections to the building's Masonic past through original Freemasonry books, which line floor-to-ceiling shelves along its walls. A striking black marble fireplace serves as the focal point, drawing the eye in, as if stepping into a scholarly Victorian gentleman's club.

Standout Elements

Those original Masonic books aren't museum pieces behind glass—they remain on the shelves, providing authentic historical texture that photographers and guests consistently note as a memorable backdrop.

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The Library at Manchester Hall with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and black marble fireplace

Intimate Library room showing original Masonic books and period wood panelling

Event Suitability

The Library works beautifully as a standalone, intimate venue for private dinners, board meetings, or small wedding ceremonies. Its adjoining doors to The Museum make it equally effective as a breakout or pre-dinner drinks space before guests move to larger celebrations. Pop-up bars can be arranged on request.

Freemason heritage in an intimate setting

Architectural Character

The Library shares design DNA with The Museum and The Study, featuring similar proportions and traditional detailing. Wood-panelled walls frame the bookcases, while period fixtures maintain the scholarly atmosphere Worthington intended. The room occupies the building's upper floor, where the architect placed the library and museum to achieve what Reilly described as "a pleasant air of solid worth and refinement—an air almost of an Oxford common room."

Manchester Hall Library set for private dinner with historic backdrop