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Chained libraries in medieval buildings in England
Merton College Upper Library, Oxford
The oldest part of Merton College Library, known as the Upper Library, dates from 1373. Presently, one remade book chain is provided as an example of how the chained library might have looked. Although the original chains are gone, the library is a step back in time.
Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310
Cost: Grown-up, ￡5;College members, ￡3
Wells Cathedral Library, Somerset
The medieval library of Wells Cathedral was built in the mid-15th century. Most of the 2, 800 volumes in the collection today were got in the 16th to 18th centuries. The earliest book is a copy of Pliny’s Naturalis Historiae printed in 1472. The library also has a set of Aristotle’s works finished in 1497.
Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483
Cost: Guided tours cost￡10 per person
Wimborne Minster Library, Dorset
The Chained Library of Wimborne Minster dates to the mid-17th century. After the Trigge Library of St Wulfram's, it is one of the first public libraries in the UK. Many of the book chains survive at Wimborne.
Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753
Opening Times: Daily, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 2 pm-4 pm
Cost: Free
Hereford Cathedral Library, Hereford
The library of Hereford Cathedral has collected 229 medieval manuscripts(手稿)and 1, 200 early printed books. A key attraction in the library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi dating back to 1300, Hereford Cathedral has been named Autism Friendly and joined in Disabled Access Day, an event in the UK to celebrate accessibility across the country·
Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200
Opening Times: Monday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm (last admission 30 minutes before closing)
Cost:￡6 per person;￡5 for University members
21. How much will a university student spend visiting Merton College Upper Library?
A.￡3. B.￡5. C.￡6. D.￡10.
22. If you want to know more about Aristotle, which telephone number should you dial?
A. Phone: 44 (0)1865 276310 B. Phone: 44 (0)1749 674483
C. Phone: 44 (0)1202 884753 D. Phone: 44 (0)1432 374200
23. What do you know about the four libraries?
A. We can be shown one remade book chain for free.
B. Wimborne Minster Library is the first public library in the UK.
C. A highlight of Hereford Cathedral Library is the famous medieval Mappa Mundi.
D. The collection in Wells Cathedral Library were got in the 16th to 18th Centuries.
