Museum of the History of Science, Blackwells, Weston Flashcards
1
Q
When was The Museum of Science built?
A
1683
2
Q
When did Einstein give his lecture at Rhodes House?
A
1931
3
Q
What is special about The Museum of Science?
A
Worlds oldest surviving purpose built museum
4
Q
When and where was Blackwells founded?
A
No. 53 Broad Street since 1883
5
Q
How much shelving space does the Norrington room have?
A
Over 3 miles
6
Q
When was the ‘New Bodleian’ built?
A
1940
7
Q
When was the new bod renovated into the Weston Library?
A
2015
8
Q
Who described the Weston Library as looking like a ‘well-equipped municipal swimming baths’?
A
Jan Morris
9
Q
How many books can the Weston Hold?
A
5 Million
10
Q
Stories?
A
George VI- key snapping
D-Day planned here
