The Old Library is next to the Working Library and houses the College's collection of 50,000 early-printed books and manuscripts, ranging from 11th-century manuscripts through to 20th-century works. This library has materials in English, Latin, Greek, Arabic and Sanskrit.

Old LibraryChrist's College, Cambridge Old Library
Christ's College, Cambridge Old LibraryChrist's College, Cambridge Old Library
Two books on tableOpen Book
Christ's College, Cambridge Old LIbraryOld books
ScrollsBook from Old library
Two students talkingParadise lost
Map with dragins in seaHere be Dragons exhibition leaflets

 

To find out more about the Old Library , do look at the library website.

You may find the following links particularly useful:

Old Library TimelineThis allows you to explore the history and some highlights from the collection
Treasures of the Old LibraryA quick presentation with pictures
ExhibitionsSome can be looked at online
Music hire libraryStudents at Christ's can use this for free
Social mediaThe Christ's Libraries are on Twitter, facebook and Instagram


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