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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Newly added to our CUDL page @theUL: a tiny, undated, paper fragment of Leviticus 25:2-4 and 22-25 (WGL9/24). One of the smallest pieces in the collection of manuscripts given to the College by the #SistersOfSinai, the text was recently identified & translated by Alison Gray.
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Join us for Living Water: A Conversation on Change, Connection and Aquatic Life.
Hear from researchers exploring how water sustains life and the challenges facing aquatic environments today.
📅 22 October 2026, 5:30pm, Cambridge University Library
🔗eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-wa…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Cambridge University members @theUL @TheSeeleyLib now have access to Oxford Intersections: Racism by Context libguides.cam.ac.uk/az/datab… More information here ejournalscambridge.wordpress…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
30th September 2013
This wonderful gentleman was formerly a Professor of History at Harvard University and, after moving to Cambridge, he visited the University Library almost every day until his death at 93 years of age ...
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Grief at the death of St Edward the confessor whose soul is received into heaven
Cambridge University Library, MS Ee.3.59; Vie de seint Aedward le Rei, Matthew Paris; mid-13th century (c.1255 CE); England (London/Westminster); f. 29r @theUL
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
OUT NOW - Selling the Word of God: The Early Commercial History of the English Bible
Pictured here @EmmaCambridge beneath the Tyndale window, and with the @Newnham_College table and pink velvet chaise longue that enabled its writing
bodleianshop.co.uk/products/…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Ever wondered who the three statues outside @CaiusCollege represent? 🧐
These statues commemorate three key figures in the College’s history:
Edmund Gonville – founded Gonville Hall in 1348.
Dr Johannes Caius – refounded the College in the 1500s, giving it its current name.
Bishop William Bateman – helped establish the College in its current home on Trinity Street.
Did you know the stories behind these statues? 👀
ALT A stone statue of a historical figure holding a model of a building is mounted on the exterior of a building. The figure stands on an ornate pedestal, and the detailed sculpture features traditional attire, including a hat, cape, and period clothing. The building's stone wall serves as a backdrop.
ALT A detailed stone statue is mounted on the facade of a historic building, featuring ornate architectural elements and a protruding gargoyle. The building's intricate design is reminiscent of Gothic-style architecture.
ALT A stone gargoyle juts out from the ornate facade of a historic building, with detailed architectural elements and a tall spire. The sky is clear and blue in the background.
ALT Facade of a historic stone building, featuring intricate carvings and statues. Three niches display statues, one near the top and two below, set between tall, narrow windows. The architecture has Gothic elements, with ornate detailing and pointed arches.
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⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE ⚠️
The open shelves on all floors of the North Wing are temporarily closed for maintenance.
To access these collections, please place a request via iDiscover.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
🔗 Updates: loom.ly/JAHIoXk
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
The music reading room at Cambridge University Library was on the local news tonight. Look out for the Portraits of William and Doreen painted by William in the 1970s. Watch from 21 mins on.
Look East, Evening News: 15/09/2026: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Green councillors enjoyed visiting the Living Water exhibition and joining a cross-party discussion with the Global Youth Council for Science, Law and Sustainability on the fight for clean rivers in our region.
Open at Cambridge University Library now:
lib.cam.ac.uk/livingwater
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Congratulations to the five young writers who have been shortlisted for the 2026 BBC Young Writers’ Awards with Cambridge University 📚🏆
Announced yesterday on @BBC Radio 1, the shortlist is:
- ‘Bloodshed in Rafah’ by Eloise Barrett
- ‘Lethe’ by Solly Day-Stokoe
- ‘The Day the Red Ran Away’ by Siddhi Garg
- ‘Funny’ by Tom Ixer
- ‘The Pillbox’ by Nathan Karby
Whose story are you reaching for first? bbc.in/4rdJKwL
The BBC National Short Story Award is being supported by the School of Arts and Humanities, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Faculty of English, @CamEdFac, @RobinsonCamb, @theUL, @FitzMuseum_UK and @Cambridge_PACE.
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
4th September 2023
An early morning patron politely removes his hat before entering the University Library. Picture from my book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambrid… and all bookshops.
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Our ancient and mediaeval Greek manuscripts are now all digitised and online! If you'd like to find out more, check out this new blog post 'Parchment & Papyri' by our archivist:
westminster.cam.ac.uk/librar…
...or browse our online collections @theUL at
cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collectio…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Cambridge University Library users @theUL @AHALibCam @CamTechLibs now have access to Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals with Full Text libguides.cam.ac.uk/az/datab…
More information here ejournalscambridge.wordpress…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Happy Birthday to my old favourite, Archbishop Matthew Parker, born #otd in 1504
Sometime master of @CorpusCambridge and benefactor of the @ParkerLibCCCC, also @theUL, and archbishop of Canterbury from 1559-75.
Celebrate by learning about his portrait:
corpus.cam.ac.uk/articles/ma…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
We're super pleased to share new online images of one of our manuscripts, digitised for the amazing Polonksy Greek project @theUL!
It's a palimpsest: C8th Greek prophetologion, under a C10th Arabic text of conciliar works.
More details and all images at
cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-W…
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
We're super pleased to say we've just added 3 Greek papyri to our online collections at Cambridge University Digital Library!
They're from Soknopaiou Nesos in Egypt, dating between 45-201 CE.
cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collectio…
@CamDigLib @TheUL
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Cambridge University Library retweeted
Did you know @TheUL's tower is one of the tallest buildings in Cambridge? 📚
Opened in 1934 and standing at 157 feet tall, it remains one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.
Can you guess which College this view of the tower was captured from?
📸 Lloyd Mann
ALT A person walks through a grassy field surrounded by lush trees, with the Cambridge University Library tower visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
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