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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 2026! Come and get to know us and our work on the special collections in Corpus Christi College, Cambridge on Thursday 17 September, 10:00-12:00 (last entry 11:30) and 14:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30).
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 17 September
Corpus Christi College,, Parker Library, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1RH
Thu 17 Sep:10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00; Free Entry.
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