Bodleian Library

Catte Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 3BG
England

logo: Designated as an Outstanding Collection

Website

Library website

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Exhibitions

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/exhibitions

E-mail

Communications Office

communications@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Telephone

Communications Office

01865 277627

Exhibitions

01865 277178

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The Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford form the largest university library system in the United Kingdom. They include the principal University library—the Bodleian Library—which has been a library of legal deposit for 400 years; major research libraries; and libraries attached to faculties, departments and other institutions of the University. The combined library collections number more than 11 million printed items, in addition to 30,000 e-journals and vast quantities of materials in other formats.

This library has Designated Collections of national importance.

Venue Type:

Archive, Library, Gallery, Heritage site

 Opening hours

Mon-Fri 9.00-17.00
Sat 9.00-16.30
Sun 11.00-17.00

 Admission charges

Admission Free

The Special Collections at the Bodleian Library: Rare books, Manuscripts and Archives, Maps, Music, and Oxford University Archives are Designated Collections of national importance.

These collections include many rare and important items. Highlights amongst them are the only Shakespeare First Folio still in its original home, Handel’s conducting score of 'Messiah', the Gutenberg Bible, Mary Shelley's manauscript of 'Frankenstein', Holst’s autograph of 'The Planets' to name just a few.

Collection details

Archives

Key artists and exhibits

  • Designated Collection
Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.
Magician from Transforming Performers: With Surprise Pictures (1873)

Magical Books: From the Middle Ages to Middle-earth

23 May — 27 October 2013 *on now

Don't miss the Bodleian's summer exhibition showcasing some of the foremost modern exponents of children's fantasy literature, members of the group of writers informally known as the 'Oxford School': C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Susan Cooper, Alan Garner and Philip Pullman. From its unique holdings of these authors' papers, the Library will display a selection of original artwork and manuscripts. Also featured will be some of the books and manuscripts that contain the myths, legends, and magical practices on which these Oxford-educated authors freely drew for inspiration. ADMISSION FREE.

Suitable for

  • Any age

Website

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/whats-on/upcoming-events/2013/may/magical-books

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