Old Quadrangle

Walk along Oxford Road from the city centre and take the scenic route AND its a short cut to the drudgery of the John Rylands University Library and you’ll find the Old Quadrangle. The buildings around the Old Quadrangle are designed in a gothic style, truly stunning. You’ll often find the random tourist or keen photographer lurking around, snapping away and admiring the architecture.
The John Owens Building was the first building to be built back in 1873! and the others were added over the next thirty years. In fact, the Rear Quadrangle is older than the Old Quadrangle. Today, the museum continues to occupy part of one side (including the tower) and the grand setting of the Whitworth Hall is used at graduation (I can’t wait!)
Part of the old Christie Library (1898) now houses Christie’s Bistro, a very grand café (see review) perfect for a little get away from the student lounges.
Unfortunately the grandeur of the buildings are kept under wraps for all the adminstrative goings on at the uni, the Chancellor and all the important people. I encourage to definitely take the scenic route, possibly park yourself on a bench and admire spring through the well kept flower pots and plantation.