With apologies for cross-posting.
All are welcome to attend the Cranston Lecture 2009, details below:
THE CRANSTON LIBRARY (1701-2009)
IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CRANSTON LIBRARY
The Trustees invite you to attend
THE CRANSTON LECTURE 2009
Speakers:
Keith Manley: They didn?t expect the Spanish Inquisition!
Scottish Parochial Libraries in Cranston?s
time
Penelope Horsfall: Jacob Tonson 1656-1736 - Original Trustee,
Secretary of the Kit Cat Club, & much more
besides
AT ST MARY?S CHURCH, CHART LANE, REIGATE
At 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm on MONDAY 26 OCTOBER 2009
Refreshments will be served in the interval and the Library will be open
during the evening
THE CRANSTON LIBRARY, founded in 1701 by the Revd Andrew Cranston, is
situated in a small chamber above the Vestry in St Mary?s, the Parish
Church of Reigate. It was the first Public Lending Library in England and
contains works of literature, history, geography, mathematics and classics
as well as theology.
The Library is an independent charity, managed by a Board of nine Trustees
who endeavour to maintain it as an early 18th century library. Many of
the books have been there since its foundation in 1701 and funds are
always needed for conservation of the books, the greater part of which are
leather bound. Valuable practical assistance is given by Surrey County
Council Libraries.
Keith Manley: Trustee of the Library, Honorary Fellow of the Institute
of Historical Research, University of London
Penelope Horsfall: Trustee of the Library, Sociologist, and Honorary
Alderman of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead
Further information from:
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Hilary Ely
Libraries Virtual Services Manager
Surrey County Council
Mid Area Office, Leatherhead KT22 7SY.
Tel. 020 8541 7060 (direct) 079 68 832 419 (mobile)
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