Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827), ‘Inside View of the Public Library, Cambridge’ (1809). (Classmark: Maps Fr.y.14)
Sandars 2023 - Lecture One
Tue 21 November 2023
Robinson College
'Picking up the threads'
Why are Cambridge bookbindings interesting? In this opening Sandars lecture 2023, Dr David Pearson will set out a rationale and context for studying them in our book-historical landscape, and pick up the story of Tudor-era binding from those who have worked on it previously. It will describe the evolution of Cambridge binding from the late fifteenth century to the end of the sixteenth, looking at designs, materials, techniques, and ways in which these things can be recognised and dated. The conclusions of earlier writers on Cambridge binding will be reviewed and refined, and draw attention to a range of sixteenth-century binderies which have not hitherto been documented as Cambridge work.
Hosted in-person in the Riley Auditorium at Robinson College, and live-streamed using Zoom. A recording of this lecture will also be made available.
Attendees of this lecture are invited back to Cambridge University Library for a drinks reception and display until 7.30pm.
Full event details and accessibility information can be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/whats/sandars-2023-lecture-1.
Cost: Free
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Please visit the website to register to attend either in person or via live stream. Queries relating to this event can be directed to events@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Timing
In person Available on Demand Live Stream
Venue
Address: | Robinson College Umney Theatre Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN |
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