A visit to see the Vicar’s Library of St Mary’s, Marlborough deposited on permanent loan at the Weston Library in Oxford

MEETING PLACE: The cafe, Weston Library (formerly the New Bodleian), Broad Street, Oxford  (Please meet in the cafe by 10.30 am)
LECTURE & VIEWING OF BOOKS: 11.00 am-12 noon led by Nick Baxter.

If you have not heard of this large collection of rare books before, please click here for Ilse Nikolsky’s excellent article about its history. Recently, our own Nick Baxter has been researching some of the more interesting books and their authors, while preparing a talk for the MHS 2027 Programme – our visit will give a first airing to this research and an opportunity to see the books.

We are now ready to take bookings

Please contact John Osborne, email jeo66@btinternet.com or phone 01672 514364, to reserve a place. We are restricted to a group of 20.

There is no entry fee to the Weston Library.

We are planning to come by members’ cars, so please offer to drive if you can, and John will attempt to sort out lifts. Parking is best at Park and Rides, and from there by bus into the City centre.

The rest of the day is up to you – after lunch at a pub or restaurant, there is plenty to enjoy in Oxford, which will be looking its best in Spring. If you sign up for the outing, we will send you some suggestions nearer the time.