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Open Day at the Parker Library, Corpus Christi College
Heritage Open Day: Parker Library is known for its collection of manuscripts and early printed books. Visit our current exhibition, talk to our librarians and archivist, and see the work that is being done with the conservation team. The Parker Library will open for Open Cambridge 2025! Come and get to know us and our work on the special collections in Corpus Christi College, Cambridge on Thursday 18 September, 1000-1200 (last entry 1130) and 1400-1600 (last entry 1530).
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.
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.
Thursday 18 September
Corpus Christi College, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1RH
Thu 18 Sep:1000-1200 (last entry 1130) & 1400-1600 (last entry 1530).; Free Entry.
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