@WorcCathLibrary

A medieval historian & librarian/archivist. Worcester Cathedral's library and archive holds manuscripts, rare books, archive documents used by researchers.

 Worcester
worcestercathedral.co.uk/heritage/library
Joined March 2022
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Join us for a Cathedral Garden & Grounds Tour. Sat 19 Oct | Weds 30 Oct | Fri 8 Nov. Enjoy the beauty of the Cathedral from a different angle: outside! From the Old Bishops Palace Gardens through to the medieval ruins of the old Guesten via the Cloisters central garden, you’ll see the Cathedral in a new light. Tickets cost £8pp and are available to buy on Eventbrite or on the day at the Cathedral Welcome Desk. Please note these tours largely take place outside, so suitable footwear and clothing will be necessary. We will be outside come rain or shine but if the weather is too severe a final judgement will be made on the day by the Guide/Vergers. Please come to the North Porch entrance (Main Entrance) opposite the High Street. Book your tickets 👉worcestercathedral.org.uk/wh…
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Are you looking for a summer job, or know someone who is? We are currently looking for a Visitor Welcome Assistant and a Tower Steward, mainly to cover the busy summer months; perfect if you are looking for a casual, flexible summer position. You can apply for one or other of
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Illuminate, the latest exhibition in the Mappa Mundi & Chained Library, celebrates light in its different forms. from the historical details of the physical lighting to beautiful illuminated letters and manuscripts held in the archives. Read more here: herefordcathedral.org/news/l…
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Readings from Anglo-Saxon Christianity | 5 week reading group exploring literary remnants of the earliest centuries of English Christianity when the Cathedral was founded. Mondays, 7.30-9pm |16 Oct-20 Nov in the Guesten. More info 👉 bit.ly/3PqbdbY (📷 Wikimedia Commons)
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Today we welcomed @HWFire to carry out a Library Salvage Plan drill. Our medieval library is home to 1000s of important & valuable historical documents & artefacts, so it’s important we have a plan in place to rescue as many of these treasures as possible in the event of a fire.
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Nahm @LeicsMusStud has installed one of her displays at the museum. Come along to see it, for free, and learn about the illustrations behind the infamous Gray's Anatomy!
Nahm (Kanruthai) stands beside her new display at the GMMM.

ALT Nahm (Kanruthai) stands beside her new display at the GMMM.

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This time next Saturday you can start your Christmas shopping or find that special handmade something for someone special (or for yourself!) at the @WorcCathedral Summer Fayre! Lots of sellers will be gathered in the Cathedral's Cloister from 10am - 4pm! xitter.cf/WorcFestival/status/16…
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Join us this summer as we launch 'Turn up for a Library Tour!' Discover medieval manuscripts, doodles & dragons, rare books & lots of surprises in our historically significant & beautiful medieval library. Running 12-1pm on Thursdays throughout July & August (excl. Thur 20 July)
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Visiting during the @3choirs Festival? You're invited to join us for a tour of the Cathedral's hidden medieval library, with the unique opportunity to learn more about some of the music-themed items in our collection...🎼📚(1/2)
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Finally sharing details of free talks on Monday 17 July. A small army of speakers has signed up to tell you everything you need to know about Powick Hospital. Please RT @ExploreThePast @WorcsAcuteNHS @WorcesterTIC #HistPsych @uniworchistory @worcesternews eventbrite.co.uk/e/evening-o…

Evening of talks: Redressing the balance? Powick Mental Hospital 1852-1978

Join us in our lecture theatre for four in-person talks about the treatment of patients at Powick Mental Hospital. Free event.

eventbrite.co.uk
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Monument to Abigail Goldisburgh in Worcester cathedral - erected by her son. I particularly like the bows on her dress and the tassels on her cushion 1/2 #MonumentsMonday and #mementomorimonday
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Volunteers have curated a lovely temporary exhibition about cryosurgery and surgical instruments donated by Evesham Community Hospital. Come along to see it!
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📣📣 Are you a stallholder... or know someone who is? We have just TWO pitches left for stallholders at our Spring Craft Fayre on Saturday 18 February, and you can book your spot now by emailing [email protected]. The fayre will take place from 10am - 4pm
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Cathedral Library @StDavidsCath open to public today/Monday 2pm🕑to 4pm🕓 #OTD 31 October 1517 Martin Luther wrote 95 points of protest against sale of indulgences to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz & Magdeburg. On display our copy Luther's “Table Talk” published 1652 in English
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Absolute treat of an exhibition at @worcestermuseum - a bunch of sun-drenched Canalettos full of his dreamy looking Venice, plus a bonus Benjamin Leader autumnal Worcestershire scene for good measure. Sorely under-reviewed in the national press!
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This week's #WorcesterWednesday looks at an alternative to #Halloween.The day is shared with the #battleofgheluvelt fought in #1914.A day where the #British line and #Empire was #saved by a small band from the #WorcestershireRegiment #WorcestershireHour m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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There are just 2 nights left of SCIENCE! Artistic duo @luxmuralis have transformed the majestic interior of our magnificent building to take you on a journey of scientific discovery! Tickets👉 bit.ly/3qYndFP Walk-ups welcome (subject to availability) 📹: @luxmuralis
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A Statement from The Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson: "We are all deeply saddened by the death of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, monarch for the whole of the lives of most of us. We give thanks to God for her life of selfless and unstinting service,
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This wonderfully ornate 1636 copy of ‘Foxe’s Book of Martyrs’ was given to Swallowfield Church by “John Branch sittisoon and stashoner of London” [RESERVE LARGE FOLIO—133]
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Our copy of Jean Fernel's, Therapeutices Universalis (c.1571) is a bit gorgeous! It has been bound in a beautiful vellum manuscript with musical notation for a 14thC/15thC plainsong, The Angel of the Lord #rarebooks #manuscripts
A book bound in vellum which is covered in musical notes in black, red and blue

ALT A book bound in vellum which is covered in musical notes in black, red and blue

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