We work closely with Manchester Poetry Library, the only poetry library in the UK to be supported by a university. “A shining beacon on [Manchester’s] literary trail” (National Geographic), it builds on Manchester Metropolitan’s esteemed reputation for poetry and creative writing, aiming to create an exceptional poetry research centre, a space where poetry belongs to everyone, and can be enjoyed and celebrated by all. Manchester Poetry Library work locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to curate a collection, and programme of events, often collaborating with the Manchester Writing School.
Voted the UK’s best city to live in (Global Liveability Survey 2022 by the Economist Intelligence Unit), Manchester is surrounded by green space, waterways and the rolling hills of the country’s first national park, The Peak District, which is a short train ride away. Along with thriving sport, food, shopping and social scenes, the city is also home to some outstanding heritage sites: Elizabeth Gaskell’s House, the Victoria Baths, the Tudor Ordsall Hall and Chetham’s medieval Baronial Hall. The Salutation pub, now part of our university campus, bears a plaque marking the site close by where Charlotte Brontë started work on Jane Eyre in 1846. Manchester’s strong transport links mean it is also a gateway to many of Europe’s key cultural and historical cities and heritage sites, making Manchester a truly global and connected city.