Tag Archives: rare books

Arnold and the thorough-bass

Posted on 30 March 2012 by

In the context of the Shelf Lives exhibition, the music collections are putting some music collectors in the spotlight, both in the form of physical exhibitions and through blog posts. One of these collectors is Franck Thomas Arnold (1861-1940), who … Continue reading →

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Rare and unbound

Posted on 2 June 2011 by

One of the less well known sides of the Pendlebury Library collections is undoubtedly its rare books room. A few years ago, a temporary lecturer accidentally put a rare book on a reading list but since then things have gone … Continue reading →

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Music and Dance Reference

Posted on 4 November 2010 by

October has been a month of library tours and research skills sessions. It’s always a challenge to provide the most relevant information in a concise format and to resist the temptation to go into too much detail about the many … Continue reading →

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