Manchester, Chetham College, Chetham Room 1889
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The name Humphrey Chetham and his charitable work is synonymous with Manchester's history. When he died in 1653, Humphrey Chetham had already started the work of educating the 'sons of honest, industrious and painful parents'. His will left money to make sure that the work continued, and it was August 1656 before Chetham College opened. Here we see the Audit room, with its 15th-century ceiling and fine plasterwork, and panelling from the 1500s. Today, the college is still a vibrant place of learning, and open to a much wider range of pupils than Humphrey Chetham ever dreamed of.
An extract from Manchester Photographic Memories.
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