Monthly Archives: December 2012

Christmas pudding: a strange disorderly jumble and mishmash

Posted on 19/12/2012 by Library of the Society of Friends

For what excess of Riot, Uncleanness, Prophaneness, Intemperancies in Meat and Drinks, Words and Works, with all kinds of Superfluity of Naughtiness do the greatest number of People not commit in these days (which yet they call Holy) … Entertaining … Continue reading →

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Cleanliness is a fine life-preserver: a strongroom is cleaned

Posted on 11/12/2012 by Library of the Society of Friends

On venturing into one of our strongrooms on the 19th November you would have been forgiven for thinking you had walked onto the set of a sci-fi film, with men in masks, plastic sheeting and strange equipment. For the last … Continue reading →

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A stitch in time

Posted on 03/12/2012 by Library of the Society of Friends

Earlier this year the blog carried a report from a student conservator about some simple repairs she did while on placement in the Library. There was such a warm response, we thought you might be interested to learn more about … Continue reading →

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