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