Bodleian Flashcards
1
Q
When was the first library in Oxford founded?
A
14th Century in St Mary’s
2
Q
When was the Duke Humphrey Library founded?
A
1435
3
Q
When was the Bodleian Library founded?
A
1602
4
Q
What must students agree not to bring into the lib?
A
Kindle, fire or flame
5
Q
story?
A
English reformation (only 80 years before Bodleian) Books burnt
6
Q
When was the Bod made a copyright library?
A
1610- deal struck between Bodley and Stationer’s company in London entitling it to one free copy of every book published in england
7
Q
How many books does the Bod hold?
A
Over 12 million
8
Q
Who is depicted at the top of the tower?
A
King James I - King of England at the time
