York Minster Library
Location:
York, United Kingdom, Dean's Park
Phone:
(01904) 625 308
Mon - Fri: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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The Minster Library is the largest cathedral library in the country, with a collection of approximately 120,000 books, tracts and pamphlets. Over 90,000 of which are in the modern collections. The original Minster Library was started c.A.D. 750, under archbishops Egbert and Albert, and the Master of the School, Alcuin, who was Librarian c.778-81. Unfortunately, nothing from these early collections survives, what was not burnt by the Danes in the 860s, was destroyed by the Normans in 1069.

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Jonny wrote at 4:59pm on August 5th, 2008
ps. I have no faith in those ladders.
York Minster Library wrote at 8:22am on May 21st, 2008
Hi Dave, the library is open to the public from 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Anyone is welcome to come in and use our collections at those times, although materials from the Special Collections and Old Library need to be made in advance. The only reason to 'Join' the library is to borrow books, which costs 25 GBP per year. Please let us know if you need any further information and we look forward to seeing you!
Dave wrote at 10:20am on May 20th, 2008
How does one join the library? Is it open to all or exlusive? Can anyone advise me? And what are opening times?
Rob wrote at 6:54am on March 3rd, 2008
Can't help myself, sorry. It's an affliction.
York Minster Library wrote at 1:15am on February 26th, 2008
Thanks Rob for the proofread, thought we had caught everything!

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Welcome to the YML weekly update, we have been officially active now on Facebook for over 6 months and have reached almost 300 fans! Thank you everyone for your support and feel free to come by the library any time. - A busy month! August is always a busy month here at the YML.
July 29

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Welcome to the Minster Library weekly update ! - We are still here ! It's BBQ time but the Minster Library will be stay open as usual, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. - From every corner.
July 16

York Minster Library wrote a note.

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Welcome to the Minster Library weekly update ! - Special guests. Last Saturday, 12th of July, we were honoured by the visit of the Saddleworth Historical Society. More than 30 of its members came over for a tour around and to see our brand new exhibition.

York Minster Library wrote a note.

1:16am
Welcome to the Minster Library weekly update ! - Special guests. Last Saturday, 12th of July, we were honoured by the visit of the Saddleworth Historical Society. More than 30 of its members came over for a tour around and to see our brand new exhibition.
July 7

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Welcome to the Minster Library weekly update ! - Join us! The Minster Library website has a new section for those readers interested in joining as volunteers.

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York Minster Library
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