Tour of the Parker Library, Corpus Christi College Cambridge

Schedule

Thu May 11 2023 at 02:00 pm to Thu Dec 12 2024 at 03:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Parker Library | Cambridge, EN

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Guided tour of the Parker Library, and insight into the collection of medieval and renaissance books in a library built for the purpose
About this Event

The Parker Library is one of the greatest national heritage treasures. It is internationally renowned for its important collection of medieval and renaissance manuscripts, as well as its valuable holdings of early printed books. It is one of the most significant surviving renaissance libraries in Europe.

Participants will get a tour of the old library, hear about its history and its rare holdings, and discover how the world famous collection ended up under the care of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Tour includes viewing of the current exhibition on display.

Please note, video and audio recordings are not permitted in the library.

Ticket holders: Entrance archway is on Trumpington Street, please report at the Porters' Lodge.

Any remaining tickets available on the day of the tour can be purchased from the Porters Lodge.

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Duration: c. 1 hour

Number of visitors: max. 20

Suitable for ages: 12+ years. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility: Tours are not suitable for wheelchairs users. Participants must be able to walk 25 steps of uneven stairs. This tour is not suitable for young children; we are unable to allow pushchairs or prams on the tours.

Please note that photography for publicity purposes might take place at any event organised in the Parker Library.

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Parker Library, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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