The Whitworth Institute and its surrounding park was founded in 1889 in the name of Sir Joseph Whitworth, one of the city's great industrialists. Designed by J.W.Beaumont in red brick with details in matching terracotta, it was transferred to the university and changed its name to the Whitworth Art Gallery in 1958.
The institution adjacent to a park, initially named after Sir Joseph Whitworth, was established in 1889. It was designed by J.W.Beaumont using red brick with matching terracotta details and later became part of the university, changing its name to the Whitworth Art Gallery in 1958.