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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Wonderful to see so many #Postdocs at our Networking Lunch yesterday! Thanks to our speakers from across @bodleian.ox.ac.uk and to our attendees. Everyone was very positive & we heard it was useful to several new starters. I'm afraid we can't have pizza every week but we're always here to help.

Two men smiling and chatting across a small round table in a library reading area, each with a slice of pizza and an orange cup beside bookshelves.

Three colleagues smiling around a booth-style table, sharing pizza from an open box with plates and a drink.

A small group of postdocs sitting around a wooden table, smiling and sharing pizza with soft seating and a doorway in the background.

Presenter at a lectern in a wood-paneled room delivering a slide about the Radcliffe Science Library; a large screen shows library shelves and the question "What can the Radcliffe Science Library do for me?"

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

Last chance for submissions to #OxFOS 2027! Propose a talk, panel or workshop for this free, University-wide conference (8–11 March 2027) exploring how research can be more open, transparent and accessible. Submit by 14 October 2026. Details at www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/open-research…

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 25/09/2026

🪶 Join us in person or online, on Friday 16 October for a talk about the true story of a group of British prisoners of war in 1940s Germany who overcome hardship through their shared love of birds. £5, booking required at visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2026/…

A photo of Derek Niemann alongside the Birds in a Cage front cover

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

We asked for photographs of your pets with their people. Here are more of the fantastic submissions! We're creating a modern record of 'Pets & their People' as part of our exhibition (which closes this Sunday - don't forget to drop in) at Weston Library.

Stevie Nicks & Finn, Inverkeithing

A young man gently holds a brown chicken outdoors, in front of a leafy background. he wears a casual jacket and a sweater.

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Dr Eleanor Baker @eleanormaybaker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There's a cool display by the Boldiean Bibliographical Press at the @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Weston shop. Treated myself to the RESISTANCE IS FERTILE figgy print to add to Taped-up Corner.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 23/09/2026

As autumn set in, the comfortably-off 1920’s family could happily bid farewell to their summer pursuits – angling, punting, golf, camping – knowing that their pianola awaits in their living room. A 4-page leaflet from the John Johnson Collection. 👉https://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/jjcoll/2022/11/

Front cover of a 4 page leaflet advertising the pianola, 1928
John Johnson Collection: Musical Instruments 2 (17)

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is the last week of the wonderful @bodleian.ox.ac.uk exhibit : Pets & their People Our favourite part is the historical pictures of people with their pets are heart-warming. Check it out before it's gone in the Weston Library, Broad Street.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 18/09/2026

Shh... 🤫 On Thurs 15 October, join us in person or online, as Prof Kate McLoughlin (Professor of English Literature, University of Oxford) reads from her new poetry anthology Silence Please: A Poem for Every Kind of Quiet. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2026/…

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're hosting a guided tour of the Old Bodleian for #Postdocs from @medsci.ox.ac.uk and @mplsoxford.bsky.social Learn a little about the 800 year history of the library and visit beautiful locations such as the famous Duke Humfrey's Library. 📅 Fri. 25 Sep. 🕐 11-12 🔗 buff.ly/54eOncR #NPAW2026

Long central aisle of a historic, wood-panelled Duke Humphrey's Library lined with high oak bookcases and individual reading carrels, under carved, painted timber arches and a coffered ceiling, leading to a tall stained-glass window at the far end.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 14/09/2026

Happy 1 September? Perhaps... if we were following the Julian calendar, abandoned in Great Britain on this day (14 September!) 1752, in favour of the Gregorian calendar. Nicholas Kontovas explains more in this short video.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

'Little lower than the angels: the Psalms between heaven and earth' This small, free display will open from Saturday 12 September in Blackwell Hall, Weston Library. More info visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/littl…

An illuminated letter B from the display at Weston Library.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 11/09/2026

Martin Parr: Oxford This small, free display of images by one of the most influential photographers of the past 50 years, will open from Saturday 12 September in Weston Library. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/display/mar… 📷 © Martin Parr / Magnum Photos

Officiators at University of Oxford events, The Bedels, Oxford, England, 2015

© Martin Parr / Magnum Photos

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

From 11-13 September, the Bodleian will open up spaces and show off collections not usually accessible to the public, for #OxfordOpenDoors 2026! Enjoy tours, storytelling, a Victorian printing press, and MUCH more. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oxfor… We can't wait to see you!

An open gateway at the Bodleian Library with a silhouette walking through it

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 08/09/2026

What do ships show us in the Bayeux Tapestry? Dr Emily Winkler (Lecturer in Medieval History, Hertford College & St Edmund Hall) steers us through some of the Tapestry's most famous boat imagery, from the Earl Harold of Wessex's fleet, to William of Normandy's flagship Mora - a gift from his wife.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

We have a few tickets left for our Children's Literature Tour on Saturday 19 September! Kids aged 7-13 can join us to explore #Oxford and see the places that inspired some of their favourite authors and stories. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/child…

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Children's Literature Tour

‘Once upon a time’ is how all good stories begin, and has Oxford got some stories for you!

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University College Cork @ucc.ie · 02/09/2026

One of most important surviving records of medieval Ireland The Annals of Inisfallen are now on public display in a major new free exhibition at University College Cork.⁣⁣ www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026... @bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Close to a thousand years old, The Annals of Inisfallen is considered one of the most important surviving records of medieval Ireland.

Image: Clare Keogh

Brian McCarthy, Fexco, and Kerry Bryson, Cork University Foundation, view the manuscript now on display in a free exhibition in The Glucksman, UCC.

Image: Clare Keogh.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 02/09/2026

The Sheldon Tapestry Map of Oxfordshire on the wall of the Weston Library is coming down from public display this weekend. Our Map Room team will hold a 'Tapestry Day' tomorrow, Thurs 3 Sep. Find them beside the tapestry all day, displaying related items from the Bodleian's map collections!

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 28/08/2026

Many of us are having an #AnalogueSummer, with the aim of slowing down and being more present. As we enter the last few weeks of the season, why not dip your toes into the trend, too? Find crafts, bespoke stationery and your next favourite read at bodleianshop.co.uk

An embroidery hoop with a detailed design featuring the Radcliffe Camera. The building sits atop an open book, with small plants and a crescent moon against a starry night sky. The embroidery is vibrant and intricate.

A woman out of picture writes on a notepad with a pencil. Nearby is an open wooden pencil box marked "Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford," containing colored pencils. Other pencils are scattered on a wooden surface.

A woman out of picture holds a book titled "Ten-Minute Book Club" near a bookshelf filled with various books.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 27/08/2026

Birds flying together create one of nature’s most compelling orchestrations. 🪽 Join Dr Steve Portugal online, or in person, for a fascinating talk on how birds maintain cohesion and navigate complex landscapes. 🗓️ Fri 4 Sep. visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2026/…

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The Symphony of Flocks

Talk at the Weston Library and online. Why do birds gather in groups? How do they behave when they do? What advantages do they gain from this behaviour?

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 26/08/2026

Pawsitively perfect photos! #InternationalDogDay These wonderful images are actually postcards, collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937-2022) and part of the archive donated to the Bodleian Libraries.

A woman is sitting and holding the paw of a dog that is sitting upright on its hind legs next to her. The image is in black and white and has a vintage appearance.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 26/08/2026

The dog days are NOT over, as we celebrate #InternationalDogDay with some of the stars of our Pets & Their People exhibition - Oxford college pups! These charismatic characters are just some of the canines that offer wellbeing and a sense of homeliness to students coming to study at Oxford.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 24/08/2026

Dating from the time of Queen Elizabeth I, the four Sheldon Tapestry Maps show central counties in England woven in wool and silk. Here are six fun facts about the maps - and the Oxfordshire map in particular, which is on public display at Weston Library until 4 September. See it while you can!

This image of a Sheldon Tapestry Map shows a detailed map of the Oxfordshire region featuring various towns and villages, such as Wolvercote, Cassenton, and Yarnton. The map includes rivers, forests, and roads, with illustrated trees and buildings representing different locations.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 21/08/2026

Meet the muse of epic poetry, Calliope, and her sisters Clio and Polyhymnia! Here's John Rolfe, the historian behind our statue restoration project, to tell us more. Drop by Weston Library to see them for yourself! visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/displ…

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

In Oxford on Thursday 27 August? Join us for an exclusive 'Origins of the University of Oxford Tour'! 📖 Explore Duke Humfrey's Library ⛪ Visit the University Church of St Mary the Virgin 🎶 Enjoy drinks and a choral performance ℹ️ visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/origi…

Duke Humfrey's Library: Interior view of a historic library with high wooden shelves filled with books. The ornate ceiling features intricate designs, and large windows at the far end allow natural light to illuminate the space. The atmosphere is grand and scholarly, showcasing traditional architecture.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 19/08/2026

It's #WorldPhotographyDay! 📷 Photography has been a part of the Bodleian’s collections ever since the medium was invented. 📷 One of the earliest examples of photography, by William Henry Fox Talbot (MS. 21088 Photogr. 2 item 9)

A botanical print showing three delicate stems with fine leaves, set against a sepia-toned background. The image captures intricate details of the plant structure.
About:
William Henry Fox Talbot, one of the earliest examples of photography, MSS. 21088 Photogr. 2 item 9

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 17/08/2026

Ranking friendly-looking medieval animals by how much we'd trust them. #MedievalMonday

A medieval illustration of Taurus the Bull from an ancient manuscript. Text on the image reads: "Friendly-looking medieval animals! Ranked by how much we’d trust them."
About:
Taurus the Bull
from
Bodleian Library MS. Bodl. 614
Date Statement:
12th century, middle
Place of Origin:
England
Description:
Copies a prototype of 11th century, probably London, B.L., Cotton MS. Tiberius B. V.
Language:
Latin

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

Due to a power outage in central Oxford, the Old Bodleian Library, Weston Library and Radcliffe Camera are closed for the rest of the day (Friday 14 August). They are expected to be open as usual on Saturday 15 August.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 14/08/2026

Watch illustrator Axel Scheffler bring Gruffalo to life! Axel was the recipient of the 2026 Bodley Medal from the Bodleian Libraries for services to children's literature. You can enjoy the full interview with Axel at: youtu.be/1hUs7iWXH90

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Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

You should be able to see a partial solar eclipse 🌕️ 🌖 🌗 🌘 this evening in Oxford, with the maximum eclipse a little after 7pm! Ahead of the event why not view some of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk 's historical accounts of solar eclipses in like this one from 1806, "Darkness at noon" buff.ly/2dWSPBZ

Title page announcing "Darkness at Noon; or, The Great Solar Eclipse," an 1806 pamphlet describing the June 16 eclipse, marked Third Edition and credited "By an Inhabitant of Boston," with publisher details and a round Bodleian Library stamp.

Three technical diagrams (Fig. 1–3) showing pairs of overlapping circular discs—one heavily hatched solid circle overlapping a second concentric ringed disc with radial segmented shading—illustrating different phases of an eclipse.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

These richly illuminated pages are from one of the Bodleian Library’s greatest treasures. #WorldElephantDay They are from an illustrated copy of Pālakāpya’s Gajaśāstra, a Sanskrit treatise on the care and management of elephants, copied between 1874 and 1878 CE.

A painting of a black elephant adorned with colorful depictions of various Hindu deities. The deities are intricately illustrated on the elephant's body, each in vibrant attire and postures. The background features a clear sky and green landscape. Sanskrit text is present at the top of the image.
About:
Gajaśāstra
Shelfmark:
Bodleian Library MS. Ind. Inst. Sansk. 2
Date Statement:
Between 1874 and 1878 CE
Language:
Sanskrit
Author:
Pālakāpya
Contents:
A splendid illuminated copy of Pālakāpya's Gajaśāstra, written on Western paper between 1874 and 1878. The text ends abruptly on folio 256; the remaining pages have only pictures.
Decoration:
The manuscript has wonderful pictures showing all kinds of elephants: depictions of mythological elephants are followed by scenes of elephants engaged in various real-life activities.
Materials:
Western paper
Dimensions:
50.2 × 31.8 cm
Extent:
ff. 337.
Hand:
Devanāgarī in black ink.
Provenance:
Purchased in 1878.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 12/08/2026

A #BodleianTours update: We're closing Duke Humfrey’s Library tomorrow (Thursday) due to the expected 35 degree heat. Please note: - We will not sell tickets on the day for guided library tours - Pre-booked tours/private tours will go ahead. We'll be in touch. Thank you.

Light and shadow on the Bodleian old schools quadrangle

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 04/08/2026

You asked, we listened! We’re giving you more opportunities to step INSIDE the iconic Radcliffe Camera by hosting extra Radcliffe Camera and City of Oxford Walking Tours. Find out more: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours/city-…

The image shows the Radcliffe Camera bathed in warm sunlight. It features a large circular dome and is surrounded by a grassy area and a few bicycles.

The inside of the Radcliffe Camera - a detail of the arches and stonework in the Upper Camera.

A view upwards of the ornate blue and white ceiling of the Radcliffe Camera.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 03/08/2026

The summer family fun continues! 🦜 Enjoy crafting and more on the theme of birds, including collages, poetry and egg decorating (free for all ages). Dates include 4, 7, 11, 20 August. Drop in 11.00-15.00 at the Weston Library! visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/summe…

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Summer Family Fun

Explore our relationship with the creatures of the air through art, stories and creative writing

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 30/07/2026

Since the early days of photography, people have wanted to capture their pets on camera. (Read on to find out why we want to see yours!) These postcards collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937–2022) are now held in the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries.

An elderly man with a long beard sits on a chair outdoors, holding a black cat. There are vines and a brick wall in the background.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 29/07/2026

Not sure what to put as your professional Out of Office message? We've got you covered. (Medieval edition) [Image: MS. Douce 327: Bible, second part (end of Maccabees to Apocalypse). 13th C. end. More detail in Alt text.]

A medieval illuminated manuscript page with ornate script. An illustration shows St John sitting and writing. Text overlay reads, "Out of Office messages (Medieval edition).

About: Bodleian Library MS. Douce 327
Bible, second part (end of Maccabees to Apocalypse).
Date Statement:
13th century, end
Place of Origin:
France
Description:
St. John writing at desk.
Fol. 1 has 16 initials cut from an Old Testament, probably that belonging with this MS., pasted on it.
Language:
Latin
Materials:
Parchment
Slide Roll Title:
Evangelists as scribes: St. John the Evangelist writing, SELECTION II.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 21/07/2026

In 1647, a self-taught astronomer from Gdańsk changed the way we saw the Moon by creating the first detailed map of the lunar surface. View Johannes Hevelius’s 'Selenographia, sive Lunae descriptio' on Digital Bodleian. digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/4…

Plate Q1v from Bodleian Library Arch. H c.12 depicting a drawing of the Moon

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 20/07/2026

What kind of summer are you having? (Medieval edition) #MedievalMonday MS Douce 213

A medieval illustration depicting a group of elegantly dressed figures gathered in a garden setting. In the foreground, a person is shown playing a musical instrument. The image includes ornate decorative borders. Overlaid text reads, "What kind of summer are you having? (Medieval edition)."

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 18/07/2026

🌒 What do eclipses and 'ignorant pretenders' have in common? @stuartackland.bsky.social from our Map Room explores eclipse maps, from 18th C predictions to a beautiful Ordnance Survey map of the 1927 eclipse. 🔗 blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/maps/2026/0…

The geography of the great solar eclipse of July 14 MDCCXLVIII 1748. Allen LRO 91

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 17/07/2026

"Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story…" Homer's #Odyssey begins with an invocation to a Muse - probably Calliope - asking for divine inspiration. You can meet Calliope, along with sisters Clio and Polyhymnia, in the Weston Library! ✨But which of our three Muses matches your energy? 👇

Three statues representing Muses are displayed in Weston Library. Text in the foreground reads, "Which Muse matches your energy?

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 15/07/2026

Dr Agata Pawlina, a turkologist from @jagiellonian_university in Kraków, Poland, puts the spotlight on Ali Ufki/Bobovius/Wojciech Bobowski, a 17th C. polymath and multilinguist. She was the 2026 Queen Jadwiga Visiting Fellow in Polish Studies at the Bodleian Libraries. bit.ly/4wCRnxX

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 13/07/2026

The 2026 World Cup (medieval edition). #MedievalMonday Bodleian Library MS. Douce 62

A medieval-style illustration features a figure in blue, poised as if about to kick a ball. The phrase "The 2026 World Cup (medieval edition)" is prominently displayed. The border of the page includes ornate designs.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 10/07/2026

⚽ Before VAR, red cards and hydration breaks, there were just 13 handwritten rules. And some are a little surprising. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #FootballHistory

This image shows an open copy of "The Rules of Association Football 1863." displaying two pages. The left page features an illustration titled "A Free Struggle," depicting a group of football players engaged in a physical tussle. The right page contains text titled "The Rules of Association Football 1863." Below is a handwritten note dated 1st October 1863. The text describes how the founding members of The FA met to finalise football rules at a tavern in London.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 09/07/2026

The Weston Library offers visitors a cool space. In around 1835, London's Lyceum and English Opera House offered customers free ice creams too, as advertised by this poster held at the Bodleian. Read a blog about it here: ephemera-society.org.uk/coping-with…

Poster from the New Theatre Royal, advertising a cooler temperature due to its ventilation. It promotes a unique visit to the English Opera House with offerings like private boxes, balcony seats, and refreshments. Free refreshments include excellent iced cream and water ice. The poster features a quote from Shakespeare and is printed by S. G. Fairbrother in Exeter Court, Strand.
© John Johnson Collection, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford: Lyceum box 1 (62)

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 08/07/2026

#BodleianReaders As the weather is hot again, we may temporarily close reading rooms that exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Please check our website for closure notices. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 08/07/2026

Why does the Bodleian have pictures of people and their pets? And why do we want your photos?

A person wearing a suit and hat stands outdoors, holding a bird on one arm. A dog sits at their feet. The setting includes dense foliage in the background. Part of Tom Phillips collection, Bodleian Libraries

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 06/07/2026

Nothing beats a summer holiday (medieval edition). #MedievalMonday #SummerHoliday #NooneGetsTheSword Feat: MS. Douce 332, fol. 2r MS. Canon. Misc. 493, fol. 337r MS. Digby 223, fol. 025v MS. Douce 308, fol. 004v MS. Laud Misc. 740, fol. 010v MS. Canon. Ital. 4, fol. 042v MS. Douce 91, fol. 023v

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 03/07/2026

What did the United States look like when it was brand new? It depended on who was drawing the map. #USA250 As the US marks its 250th anniversary year, we're taking a look at two very different maps from the early years of the nation.

A historic map from 1777, titled "Carte Générale des Treize États Unis de l'Amérique Septentrionale." It depicts the newly independent United States. The map includes labeled regions and territories, with visible references to "Sioux Nadouessiens," "Pays des Ioways," and "Louisiane." Text at the top highlights its significance as the earliest map in the Bodleian collections showing the United States.

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Dr Eleanor Baker @eleanormaybaker.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I had not posted about it but as I am now earnestly grappling with it: I am writing another book for @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Bodleian Publishing, 'Tales of Horror from Medieval England'. Expect translated narratives of violence, sorcery, fearsome creatures, the undead, and the end times.

A medieval manuscript illustration of a skeleton representing death holds a spear aloft, ready to strike an emaciated man who lies in bed, an attendant at his side. From Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS Selden Supra 53 F. 118r.

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Bodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 02/07/2026

Looking for summer family fun in Oxford, for babies under 1? Come to 'Birdsong with babies' to learn simple, beautiful songs featuring our feathered friends! 📅 14, 24 July; 5 August 2026 📍Various locations 👶 Free, booking required visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2026/…

A crafted picture of a green and blue outdoor space with figures with babies, and birds above

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