Award-winning actor Christopher Eccleston made an appearance at Stockport Central Library on Thursday 13 June. 

The former Doctor Who star held a question and answer section with 80 local residents, discussing literature and libraries. 

It formed part of Manchester's Festival of Libraries. 

Mr Eccleston is not just a TV icon - the Salford native has also performed Shakespeare and appeared in Hollywood blockbusters. 

Christopher himself said during the talk: "When I was growing up in Salford, the local library provided a vibrant lifeline to the wider world. Libraries feed people's interests and passions and provide access leading to connections being forged."

As well as special guests, Stockport Central Library also hosts reading challenges, children's events, and, naturally, a stellar selection of books (Image - Alasdair Perry)

Emma Handby of Stockport Council said: "We were delighted to welcome Christopher to our Library. 

"This event helped showcase that our borough's library service is more than just a place to research or get hold of the latest books. 

"The service we provide is an inspirational and broad one that really brings people together through hosting special guests and events and supporting a love of reading, whilst also giving our residents help and advice, getting people online and so much more. This was one of our highlights of our library year so far."

Read more about Stockport's libraries HERE.

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