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The most precious book in the Parker Library at Corpus Christi College, and perhaps the most important and evocative illuminated manuscript in Cambridge, is the so-called Gospel Book of Saint Augustine, of the late sixth century. It is generally and credibly assumed to have been brought from Italy in the mission of Augustine of Canterbury (d.604), who arrived in England in 597. It is the manuscript on which, by tradition, each new Archbishop of Canterbury, takes his oath of office. It will therefore be used at the enthronement of Dr Rowan Williams in Canterbury Cathedral on Thursday, 27 February 2003.
To mark this occasion, and for the first time, the Parker Library will be open to members of the University and the city of Cambridge, and their guests, for two days, on Friday, 28 February, and Saturday, 1 March. The Gospel Book of Saint Augustine will be on view, with other illuminated manuscripts which belonged to or are associated with medieval archbishops of Canterbury, including Saint Thomas Becket.
Enquiries may be addressed to the Sub-Librarian, Gill Cannell (tel. 01223 338025, e-mail gc110@cam.ac.uk), or to the Fellow Librarian, Dr Christopher de Hamel (tel. 01223 339994).
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Cambridge University Reporter, 26 February 2003
Copyright © 2002 The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars
of the University of Cambridge.