In its Archives & Special Collections department, the University of Glasgow Library hold a world-class collection of rare books and manuscripts. We are delighted to offer members an opportunity to visit the Library to see and learn about some of the highlights of the collection, from a Byzantine manuscript on siege engines to a William Blake illuminated book. The volumes selected for our event range in time from the 16th – 20th centuries.
Details:
Date: Wednesday 27th May
Times: two tours, morning 11am – 12 noon and afternoon 2 – 3pm
Place: Glasgow University Library, Hillhead St. Meet on ground floor foyer of Library
Cost: £10 per head – payment details will be given upon confirmation of a booking
Note there is a maximum of 15 places per tour and attendance must be booked in advance. Please email info@royalphil.org to request a space on one of the tours and please state what time slot you would prefer.
Refreshments: there are several University outlets near the Library for refreshments.
Frontispiece from William Blake, Europe: A Prophecy. Lambeth 1794. Pressmark: GUL Sp Coll RX 132. See here for more
