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The Towers

The Towers Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2FZ

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

A hidden historical mansion, sometimes known as the Calendar House, for its 365 windows, 52 doors and 12 chimneys, which even some of the people who live in Didsbury do not know exists.

(Known as the Calendar House) Wilmslow Road, the house is located at the back of the modern office complex and was built between 1868 and 1872 by Thomas Worthington, for the editor of the Manchester Guardian at a cost of £50,000. This Grade ll* listed building became the home of Daniel Adamson, instigator of the Manchester Ship Canal scheme. In 1922 it became the headquarters of the Shirley Institute where many textile breakthroughs occurred. The entrance hall will be open on Sunday 13th September only from 13.00 to 17.00 with ‘Towers’ book on sale.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1300-1700

Location & directions

The Towers Manchester, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 2FZ

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No wheelchair access.

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