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Gothic style manuscript prior to covering in alum-tawed skin

by umlcollectioncare July 13, 2020 0

Materials of the Book – Wood

Wood is strong and easily shaped, allowing for the creation of practical and beautiful things, for books it creates the quintissential hardback

by umlcollectioncare July 13, 2020 0

Behind the scenes Collections Series Short read

Materials of the Book – Leather

Leather is durable strong and flexible, also luxurious, tactile to hold

by umlcollectioncare July 13, 2020 0

Behind the scenes Collections Series Short read

Materials of the Book – Parchment

Favoured for its durability and soft, subtle tones, it is in manuscript culture that the use of parchment and vellum endures most significantly

by jassthethi March 11, 2020 2

Behind the scenes Collections Long read Research

A turn-up for the book(s)

Reader Services Assistant, Angela Petyt-Whittaker, reveals a most surprising find… Whilst working in The John Rylands Library for the pastContinue Reading

by Charlotte Hoare June 6, 2019 2

Collections Research Short read

Drawing Dissection: Medical Illustrations by Joseph Jordan’s Apprentice Digitised

I’m delighted to announce the recent digitisation of two unique books from our 19th-century medical collections. Available online in fullContinue Reading