400 years of the Bodleian Library. (Frontline).

From: History Today | Date: November 1, 2002| Author: Clennell, William | Copyright information

ON NOVEMBER 8th, the Bodleian Library in Oxford will celebrate the 400th anniversary of its opening. Refounded in 1602 on the site of the earlier university library, it has since 1604 borne by royal decree the name of the remarkable man whose endowment remains the greatest benefaction ever received by the University of Oxford.

The first university library, housed in a room above the convocation house next to St Mary's Church, was transferred in 1488 to much grander premi...

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