6th September Intermediate English Practice (B1/B2) - First Free Library

Today's episode is about the introduction of libraries. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article at ⁠ESL Reading Practice (onepawinthesand.com)⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What significant event took place in Manchester in 1852 that changed the way people could access books? Why was the idea of a free lending library in Manchester during the 19th century considered revolutionary and important? Who was Sir William Brown, and what was his vision for the Manchester Free Library? Where was the Manchester Free Library initially located, and why did it become a popular place among the people? How did the opening of the Manchester Free Library impact the development of free public libraries in Britain, and what role did it play in promoting education for all?