medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
The British Library near King's Cross Station in London has a large display
of manuscripts from various traditions on permanent display. It also mounts
changing displays from time to time. You can get all the information you
need at
http://www.bl.uk
Good gazing
John Hall
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From: "Sarah Roark" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: 26 July 2002 05:18
Subject: [M-R] Places to gaze in drooling awe at manuscripts
> medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
>
> Hi folks --
>
> Excuse the ignorant-non-medieval-studies-major-American question, but
> I'm going to be in Europe this summer (London, Paris, probably
> Avignon)...are there any museums, libraries etc, in those regions where
> hoi polloi such as I could gawk at medieval manuscripts?
>
> Mille grazie!
>
> --Sarah Roark
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