Truth in translation
How do you define truth? In medieval Europe, it was often thought that truth came from ancient texts in LatinContinue Reading
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The Reformation – we are open!
It was more than five years ago that we first had the idea for an exhibition to commemorate the 500thContinue Reading
Henry VIII: Defender of the Faith
Ask anyone to name an English monarch, and Henry VIII is likely to spring to mind. Now perhaps best knownContinue Reading
A Protestant Memorial
Henry VIII executed both Protestants and Catholics who challenged his Reformation. This included prominent figures such as his Chancellor ThomasContinue Reading
A plethora of pamphlets
Religion has always been a key part of the collections in the John Rylands Library, particularly Christianity. While he wasContinue Reading
Renegade, rogue, radical
500 years on, our autumn exhibition will explore the story of three men who changed the course of history inContinue Reading