Durham Cathedral Library
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Durham Cathedral Library & Collections. Remarkable historic objects, medieval manuscripts, early printed books, modern theological works & friendly librarians.
Durham, England
Joined September 2012
Find out about special collections appointments on our (relatively) new website:
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The view across the Cloisters, looking at the Dormitory - where some of our books live. Taken on All Souls, 2nd November, 2022.
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RT @durhamcathedral: Not long to go until the new Mind of Bede museum exhibition opens on Monday. Find out about Saint Bede, who was known…
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While we love 'Library' as a word, we will now also be attempting to use 'librate' in a sentence today as well.
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It's quite leafy, but also quite lovely, here at the Cathedral this morning.
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Good Morning All! Top tip: If you can, start your day with a nice maple tree, the sun on a library, and a very blue sky.
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Readers, take heed! The Sharp Library (the very nice library in the picture) is NOT OPEN (alas) on Mon 10th and Tues 11th October. Even a librarian needs a holiday. We will welcome all you readers back on Monday 17th October at 10am. See you then!
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The Sharp Library is open Tues 4th October, 10am - 1pm / 2pm - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). (The book cupboards are open if you ask nicely)
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The shelf-mark is H.V.13 - the 13th book on the fifth shelf of row H. Which looks like this:
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I suppose the view from the Barker Reading Room is... okay? It will do, I suppose.
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Find out more with the full catalogue reference - in print and digital via the link:
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