Rare Books and Special Collections at the Jubilee Library

Address
The Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1GE
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Description
Discover some of Brighton's treasures with a talk and a tour of the environmentally controlled store housing 45,000 rare and unique works, the earliest dating back 800 years to the 13th Century. 

The Collections, of national and international importance, have been given to Brighton Library over the last 140 years by local residents. They include fantastic works of local, historical and general interest. Many of the 'gems' will be on display in the Tony Miller Reading Room.

Times
Thursday 10 September: 1730-1830
Saturday 12 September: 1130-1230.
 
Booking Details
Free activity but pre-booking: Required
Call: 01273 206306
Go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rare-books-and-special-collections-at-the-jubilee-library-tickets-17860642663
Booking opens: 17 August 2015 12:00
Booking closes: 9 September 2015 17:00
 
Access
Full wheelchair access. Accessible toilets on-site. Refreshments.
 
Organised by
Jubilee Library and The Regency Town House
 
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