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Literary Afternoon Tea: We Have Always Lived in the Castle

The Portico Library · ManchesterSat 7 November 2026
An open book displaying ancient Egyptian illustrations of figures in traditional dress and hieroglyphic text.
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The Portico Library
Historic library interior with ornate domed ceiling, illuminated stained-glass skylights, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and open manuscripts displayed on tables.

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Sat 7 November 2026

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A literary-themed afternoon tea at the Portico Library inspired by Shirley Jackson's novella We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

Join the Portico Kitchen team for an afternoon tea experience inspired by great works of literature from Manchester and beyond. This instalment takes its theme from Shirley Jackson's novella We Have Always Lived in the Castle, and marks the final event in this series for the year. The event takes place at the Portico Library on Mosley Street. No menu details, price or age information are given on the source page, so check with the library directly if you need specifics.

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An open book displaying ancient Egyptian illustrations of figures in traditional dress and hieroglyphic text.The Portico LibraryFree exhibitions of books and contemporary art in a Georgian library, with a café under a domed roof.Manchester · Free entry · blue badge parking · café · gift shopSee full listing →

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