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Career Development Group West Midlands
*** Visit to Worcester Cathedral Library ***
*** Saturday 6th September 2008 ***
Worcester Cathedral Library is reputed to be the second most important
Cathedral Library in this country. The Library contains a collection of
Mediaeval manuscripts from Anglo Saxon times onwards. It also houses books
collected from the 16th century to the present day together with pictures,
prints, artefacts and archives. The famous Worcester Antiphoner (containing
the music and liturgy used in the Cathedral and monastery between 1220 and
1225) and the historic Music Library are also housed here. See
http://www.worcestercathedral.co.uk/index.php?pr=Library for more
information.
When: Saturday 6th September 2008, 1.45pm for 2pm; the tour will last
approx. 1 hour.
Where: Meet by Worcester Cathedral Gift Shop; see
http://www.worcestercathedral.co.uk/index.php?pr=Directions for directions
and maps.
Who: All welcome, including family & friends; we regret no child under 7 years
may be admitted due to Health and Safety Regulations.
Cost: £5 (£2.50 for students) payable on the day
The Library is housed above the South Nave Aisle and access to it is up a
spiral staircase (46 steep steps). Access is not suitable for the infirm and
people with heart conditions.
Places are limited - contact Georgina Hardy ([log in to unmask]) to book.
If you have any particular interests, these can be forwarded to the librarian in
advance, so please include details when you book.
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On behalf of the Committee of the
Career Development Group West Midlands
Registered Charity Number 313014
A special interest group of CILIP: the Chartered Institute of Library and
Information Professionals
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.careerdevelopmentgroup.org.uk
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