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More info and T&Cs about the submission call-out, and the exhibition itself: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/pets-a...

Tiny & Jamie
Burnham-on-Sea, March 2026
A man with a beard sits cross-legged on a rocking chair, smiling at a cat standing on their lap. The room has a tall potted plant and large windows overlooking a garden.

Judi & Emma
Crown & Thistle, Abingdon, 9 May 2021
A woman with a colorful scarf and patterned hoodie looks up at a small, fluffy dog perched on their shoulder against a textured stone wall background.

Ainosuke & Sayana's grandfather
Baishinji Beach, Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan, 29 March 2026
A man with grey hair is standing on a beach holding a small black and white dog. The background features a rocky shoreline and a sunset sky.

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Want to submit your own photo of your pet & you to our modern record? Send your favourite image to socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk When you submit please let us know: ⁃ Your name/handle ⁃ Your pet's name ⁃ A rough geographic place and date

Dash & Claire
A woman in a denim outfit stands in a field, gently interacting with a brown horse. Another horse is partially visible in the foreground. The background features green foliage and a tree.

Luna & Cherry
Reading, Berkshire, August 2023
A woman sitting on a couch is giving a high-five to a black cat.

Lady & Neely
London, 2025
A woman wearing a headscarf and white sunglasses, posing with a fluffy dog in orange sunglasses. The background has decorative items and artwork.

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It's inspired by postcards collected by the artist Tom Phillips (1937-2022), part of an archive donated to the Bodleian Libraries. Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far.

Henry & Jayne's husband
Norwich
A man holding a fluffy cat looks out a window, with their reflection visible in the glass. The scene is in black and white, set against an orange background.

Chelsea & Paulina
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford, 28 July 2026
A woman in graduation attire, sitting in a wheelchair, holds a small dog. They are in front of a historic stone building - the Radcliffe Camera

Nanou & Janetta
France, February 2026
A woman sits in a home office, holding a small dog, in front of an open laptop displaying a document. The desk is cluttered with papers, a mug, and various office items. A window in the background provides natural light.

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

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

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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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

Nicholas is Nizami Ganjavi Subject Librarian for the Caucasus and Central Asia at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries. P.S. There's a typo in the captions in the title of John Greaves, who was 'Savilian Professor of Astronomy'.

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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

Emily is the author of the Pocket Bayeux Tapestry, a handy guide published to coincide with the tapestry’s much-anticipated loan to Britain this year. Available now at bodleianshop.co.uk/products/poc...

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Pocket Bayeux Tapestry

Publication: 10 September 2026 A handy guide published to coincide with the loan of the tapestry to Britain in 2026. Having survived revolution, numerous wars, fire and attempted seizure over the cour...

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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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Quick turn around and come back!

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About the exhibition: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/pets-a...

A large group of people is gathered in front of a building for a wedding. The couple at the center holds a bouquet, surrounded by guests in early 20th-century attire, including hats. A dog sits in the foreground. The scene captures a celebratory moment from the era.

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A woman lying on the grass next to a sitting dog in a garden setting, surrounded by bushes and flowers.

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Send them to socialmedia@bodleian.ox.ac.uk When you submit please let us know: ⁃ Your name/handle ⁃ Your pet’s name ⁃ A rough geographic place and date

A man wearing a suit and straw hat stands in front of a wooden door, looking down at a sitting dog with curly fur.

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As part of our ‘Pets & their People’ exhibition (open until 27 Sep at the Weston Library), we’d like your help to create a modern record of people and their pets! We’d love for you to submit photos of you with your pet – either recreations of these or something new.

A vintage photograph of a man walking a large Saint Bernard dog with a medical cross patch on its side. The scene is outdoors with several people in period attire observing in the background.

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Dating from the c1890s - 1960s, they capture different relationships between people and the animals around them.

An man in early 20th-century attire, wearing a bowler hat and suit, sits on a rustic wooden bench. A small dog sits beside him, resting its paws on the individual's knee. The background is a studio setting with a softly patterned backdrop.

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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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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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Sheldon Tapestry Map: Oxfordshire

And don't forget to drop into the Weston Library to view the Oxfordshire map before it comes down on Friday 4 September! visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/sheldo...

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Explore this huge Elizabethan tapestry map of Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties on permanent display

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Sheldon Tapestry Maps: Oxfordshire

Learn more about the Sheldon Oxfordshire Tapestry Map from our Map Room team in our video here. youtu.be/xU4X9rIkNKs?...

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6. The Bodleian takes conservation seriously. The tapestries in the Bodleian's collection have even been to Belgium for a bath! www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/librar...

Two individuals are cleaning a large tapestry using hoses with water in an industrial setting. They are bent over the carpet, focusing on scrubbing with the spray from the hoses.

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5. Find St Paul's Cathedral and you'll see the old spire which burnt down in the 1666 Great Fire of London.

Detail from the Sheldon Tapestry Map of Oxfordshire. A detailed tapestry illustration depicting a medieval cityscape of London. Prominent buildings and towers are shown, with a large river in the foreground. The word "Islington" is prominently displayed in the artwork, indicating the location. The image includes intricate architectural and natural elements.

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4. On the Oxfordshire map, you can find a white horse - representing the abstract Bronze Age chalk white horse found at Uffington! Perhaps a miscommunication to the cartographer?

A detail from the Sheldon Tapestry Map. A medieval map illustration depicting a white horse alongside labeled areas: Kingston Lile, Compton, and Ashbury. The horse is stylized against green and yellow terrain, with clusters of buildings representing towns.

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3. Each map measured roughly 15 feet high and 20 feet wide. Each tapestry would have probably taken at least a year to weave with four weavers working on each one.

Part of the Sheldon Tapestry Map of Oxfordshire. A detailed tapestry depicting a vibrant map with forests, mountains, and villages in the upper section. The lower section shows intricate scenes of daily life with figures, animals, and ornate architecture. The design is richly colored, showcasing historical or cultural themes.

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2. There was nothing quite like the maps in England at the time. (Certainly no Sat Navs, anyway.) They must've been a revelation to the people who saw them!

The Sheldon Tapestry Map of Oxfordshire. Fragmented, colorful tapestry depicting a detailed rural landscape with trees, rivers, and buildings. Scenes include architectural elements and a section resembling a grand structure. The tapestry is mounted on a plain background.

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1. The Sheldon Tapestry Maps were commissioned by landowner Ralph Sheldon in around 1590. He aimed to show his house and places where he had land holdings, as well as properties of friends and relatives. The maps could be described as 'late Tudor bling'!

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