15-10-2016, 07:40 PM
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That was a treat... and interesting.
I'm showing my pig ignorance by admitting I'd never heard of chained libraries, so did a google.Didn't know it was usual practice up until the 1800's.
The earliest book there at Wells is 1492.
Cor .. I can almost imagine standing there and inhaling the atmosphere of old academia.
15-10-2016, 09:33 PM
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They were in very good condition, the library has some sort of climate control I expect (well there was a barometer on the wall).It didn't smell of old books which was a bit disappointing.
I need t go again because I couldn't take it all in!
The colours of the books and wood in there were lovely.
I have been to see the Chained Library in Hereford Cathedral which I understand is the oldest in the world, it's amazing to think people have been using it since the 17th century.
15-10-2016, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Morticia
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That was a treat... and interesting. I'm showing my pig ignorance by admitting I'd never heard of chained libraries, so did a google.Didn't know it was usual practice up until the 1800's.
The earliest book there at Wells is 1492.
Cor .. I can almost imagine standing there and inhaling the atmosphere of old academia.
You're not alone Mort. I'd never heard of this either.
Beautiful books, and photo's Tess.
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