Gezicht op de Grammar School in Manchester before 1878

This photograph, taken before 1878 by Alfred Brothers, captures the Chetham's Hospital and Library, commonly known as "the College," in Manchester, England. The image depicts a grand, brick building with a simple, almost austere facade. The image showcases the institution's enduring presence in the city, with its long history of providing education and charity. The hospital and library were founded in 1653 and have served as a beacon of knowledge and philanthropy in Manchester ever since.