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Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
EVENT: Christmas Shopping with Moleskine
🗓️ 28 November, 2:30 - 7:30PM
Join us at the Weston Library for a free hot-foil personalisation by a professional calligrapher to any Moleskine product purchased in our shop.
More info: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2025/nov/christmas-shopping-event
🗓️ 28 November, 2:30 - 7:30PM
Join us at the Weston Library for a free hot-foil personalisation by a professional calligrapher to any Moleskine product purchased in our shop.
More info: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2025/nov/christmas-shopping-event
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
EVENT: Christmas Shopping with Moleskine
🗓️ 28 November, 2:30 - 7:30PM
Join us at the Weston Library for a free hot-foil personalisation by a professional calligrapher to any Moleskine product purchased in our shop.
More info: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2025/nov/christmas-shopping-event
🗓️ 28 November, 2:30 - 7:30PM
Join us at the Weston Library for a free hot-foil personalisation by a professional calligrapher to any Moleskine product purchased in our shop.
More info: https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/2025/nov/christmas-shopping-event
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Paul Helbronner was a French cartographer at the turn of the C19th and C20th century who specialized in maps of the Alps. He made a beautiful & long (over 620cm!) panoramic map of the view from Mont Blanc in 1921 and included his climb to the top, with his footprints in the snow @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Paul Helbronner was a French cartographer at the turn of the C19th and C20th century who specialized in maps of the Alps. He made a beautiful & long (over 620cm!) panoramic map of the view from Mont Blanc in 1921 and included his climb to the top, with his footprints in the snow @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
A fruity find! 🍎
This practical guide to fruit varieties, now known as The Tradescant’s Orchard, was made for gardeners, not as fine art.
Later bound by Elias Ashmole, it joined Oxford with his collections and moved to the Bodleian in 1860.
Shelfmark: MS. Ashmole 1461
This practical guide to fruit varieties, now known as The Tradescant’s Orchard, was made for gardeners, not as fine art.
Later bound by Elias Ashmole, it joined Oxford with his collections and moved to the Bodleian in 1860.
Shelfmark: MS. Ashmole 1461
November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A fruity find! 🍎
This practical guide to fruit varieties, now known as The Tradescant’s Orchard, was made for gardeners, not as fine art.
Later bound by Elias Ashmole, it joined Oxford with his collections and moved to the Bodleian in 1860.
Shelfmark: MS. Ashmole 1461
This practical guide to fruit varieties, now known as The Tradescant’s Orchard, was made for gardeners, not as fine art.
Later bound by Elias Ashmole, it joined Oxford with his collections and moved to the Bodleian in 1860.
Shelfmark: MS. Ashmole 1461
One place, two creative visions. Clarendon Quad brought to life through pen and photo.
Photograph by spiralling_oxford (Instagram)
Illustration by t.e.sheperd.art (Instagram)
Photograph by spiralling_oxford (Instagram)
Illustration by t.e.sheperd.art (Instagram)
November 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
One place, two creative visions. Clarendon Quad brought to life through pen and photo.
Photograph by spiralling_oxford (Instagram)
Illustration by t.e.sheperd.art (Instagram)
Photograph by spiralling_oxford (Instagram)
Illustration by t.e.sheperd.art (Instagram)
Give the gift of discovery this Christmas!
A Friends of the Bodleian membership unlocks exclusive events and supports the preservation of the Bodleian Libraries’ treasured collections.
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/friends-of-the-bodleian?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=friends
A Friends of the Bodleian membership unlocks exclusive events and supports the preservation of the Bodleian Libraries’ treasured collections.
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/friends-of-the-bodleian?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=friends
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Give the gift of discovery this Christmas!
A Friends of the Bodleian membership unlocks exclusive events and supports the preservation of the Bodleian Libraries’ treasured collections.
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/friends-of-the-bodleian?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=friends
A Friends of the Bodleian membership unlocks exclusive events and supports the preservation of the Bodleian Libraries’ treasured collections.
https://visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/friends-of-the-bodleian?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=friends
A golden hour glow in Clarendon Quad after the rain earlier this week. 🌧️
November 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A golden hour glow in Clarendon Quad after the rain earlier this week. 🌧️
Amid species and habitat decline, the Ashmole Bestiary c.1210 remains profoundly relevant, underscoring our duty to study and protect the natural world.
Insights courtesy of Dr Andrew Dunning.
Shelfmark: Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 1511
Insights courtesy of Dr Andrew Dunning.
Shelfmark: Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 1511
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Amid species and habitat decline, the Ashmole Bestiary c.1210 remains profoundly relevant, underscoring our duty to study and protect the natural world.
Insights courtesy of Dr Andrew Dunning.
Shelfmark: Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 1511
Insights courtesy of Dr Andrew Dunning.
Shelfmark: Bodleian Library MS. Ashmole 1511
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Sometimes even @bodleian.ox.ac.uk does not have the item that you need. In those circumstances, you can place a request for an Inter-library loan using SOLO and try to source what you are looking for from libraries elsewhere. Here's a handy 'how to' guide
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dKyFhJ7Oh
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dKyFhJ7Oh
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Sometimes even @bodleian.ox.ac.uk does not have the item that you need. In those circumstances, you can place a request for an Inter-library loan using SOLO and try to source what you are looking for from libraries elsewhere. Here's a handy 'how to' guide
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dKyFhJ7Oh
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/dKyFhJ7Oh
VISITING FELLOWSHIPS: Applications are now open for 2026-27!
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
VISITING FELLOWSHIPS: Applications are now open for 2026-27!
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
The deadline for applications is Friday 28 November 2025.
For more information on how to apply: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships/bodleian-visiting-fellowships
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Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
At 11AM, a two-minute silence will be held to honour them.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
At 11AM, a two-minute silence will be held to honour them.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Today, we pause to remember those who lost their lives in conflict.
At 11AM, a two-minute silence will be held to honour them.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
At 11AM, a two-minute silence will be held to honour them.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
Even the lawns at the Radcliffe Camera have stories to tell. 👏
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Even the lawns at the Radcliffe Camera have stories to tell. 👏
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
This new pattern, designed by University Parks team leader James, transforms one of Oxford’s most iconic spaces into a work of art.
📸 | @jimigk13 (instagram)
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The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
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Happy birthday to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk, which first opened its doors #otd in 1602. 423 years young today!
November 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Happy birthday to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk, which first opened its doors #otd in 1602. 423 years young today!
Happy 423 years of us! 🎉 📚
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Happy 423 years of us! 🎉 📚
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
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Fabulous to see ‘The Camera Helps’ our new show @bodleian.ox.ac.uk that marks the arrival of the archive of the late great photographer Paddy Summerfield into the collection. Superbly curated by Alex Schneideman and Patricia Baker-Cassidy. Presented as part of PhotoOxford 2025!
October 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Fabulous to see ‘The Camera Helps’ our new show @bodleian.ox.ac.uk that marks the arrival of the archive of the late great photographer Paddy Summerfield into the collection. Superbly curated by Alex Schneideman and Patricia Baker-Cassidy. Presented as part of PhotoOxford 2025!
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This Friday 10th October 15:30-16:45 in the Weston Library, @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow Federico Varese & co-curator Jessica Douthwaite will give a talk on their @bodleian.ox.ac.uk exhibition on John Le Carré visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/lecarre #JohnLeCarré #SpySky
John le Carré talks
Join us for a series of talks on John Le Carré, to tie in with the new exhibition at the Weston Library
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This Friday 10th October 15:30-16:45 in the Weston Library, @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social Senior Research Fellow Federico Varese & co-curator Jessica Douthwaite will give a talk on their @bodleian.ox.ac.uk exhibition on John Le Carré visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/lecarre #JohnLeCarré #SpySky
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If you haven't been to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk #Tradecraft exhibition yet it is well worth a visit. Splendid to behold!
Thanks to Richard Ovenden, co-curators - Federico Varese and Jessica Douthwaite and Mick Herron.
Thanks to Richard Ovenden, co-curators - Federico Varese and Jessica Douthwaite and Mick Herron.
October 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If you haven't been to @bodleian.ox.ac.uk #Tradecraft exhibition yet it is well worth a visit. Splendid to behold!
Thanks to Richard Ovenden, co-curators - Federico Varese and Jessica Douthwaite and Mick Herron.
Thanks to Richard Ovenden, co-curators - Federico Varese and Jessica Douthwaite and Mick Herron.
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MLGB is back!! Delighted that Medieval Libraries of Great Britain @bodleian.ox.ac.uk is now back online. We are also working had on plans for the next phase of the resource, enhancing & adding data & functionality. HUGE thanks to my colleagues for their hard & clever work mlgb.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
MLGB is back!! Delighted that Medieval Libraries of Great Britain @bodleian.ox.ac.uk is now back online. We are also working had on plans for the next phase of the resource, enhancing & adding data & functionality. HUGE thanks to my colleagues for their hard & clever work mlgb.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Read The Independent's review of our new John Le Carre exhibition: www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
Inside the meticulous, marvellous mind of John le Carré
A new exhibition opens up the spy writer’s sprawling literary archive to shed light on his idiosyncratic creative process. Katie Rosseinsky explores how he brought George Smiley and co to life
www.independent.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Read The Independent's review of our new John Le Carre exhibition: www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
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this looks cool
@tepizep.bsky.social @jakichu.bsky.social @docjanicel.bsky.social @hcandler.bsky.social @nancyterhune.bsky.social @11tulips.bsky.social @beachpebblegirl.bsky.social
@tepizep.bsky.social @jakichu.bsky.social @docjanicel.bsky.social @hcandler.bsky.social @nancyterhune.bsky.social @11tulips.bsky.social @beachpebblegirl.bsky.social
In person & online!
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
Tradecraft: The Exhibition
Join us at the Weston Library or online for a talk from the curators of the Weston Library’s latest exhibition, John Le Carré: Tradecraft
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Hello Bluesky! We are the Bodleian Social Science Library (or SSL for short) & are part of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk supporting staff & students in the Social Sciences Division at Oxford Univ. Follow us to learn more about our collections & services & to be kept up to date with all the latest SSL news.
October 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Hello Bluesky! We are the Bodleian Social Science Library (or SSL for short) & are part of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk supporting staff & students in the Social Sciences Division at Oxford Univ. Follow us to learn more about our collections & services & to be kept up to date with all the latest SSL news.
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Spooky season is finally here! This Office of the Dead features a scene of the raising of Lazarus with skull-tacular details ☠️
Book of Hours produced in Italy and dated 1507, now @bodleian.ox.ac.uk MS. Douce 9, fols. 182v-183r
Book of Hours produced in Italy and dated 1507, now @bodleian.ox.ac.uk MS. Douce 9, fols. 182v-183r
October 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Spooky season is finally here! This Office of the Dead features a scene of the raising of Lazarus with skull-tacular details ☠️
Book of Hours produced in Italy and dated 1507, now @bodleian.ox.ac.uk MS. Douce 9, fols. 182v-183r
Book of Hours produced in Italy and dated 1507, now @bodleian.ox.ac.uk MS. Douce 9, fols. 182v-183r
In person & online!
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
Tradecraft: The Exhibition
Join us at the Weston Library or online for a talk from the curators of the Weston Library’s latest exhibition, John Le Carré: Tradecraft
visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
In person & online!
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
A talk about our newly opened exhibition 'John Le Carré: Tradecraft': visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/event/oct25/...
Co-curators Jessica Douthwaite & Federico Varese & the Bodleian's Head of Public Engagement will discuss JLC's archive & the development of this exciting exhibition
Are you an incoming Oxford University student?
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, so during 0th week we’re offering 30-minute webinars to introduce you to the Bod and how we can help you.
For more information: new.ox.ac.uk/bodleian-lib....
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, so during 0th week we’re offering 30-minute webinars to introduce you to the Bod and how we can help you.
For more information: new.ox.ac.uk/bodleian-lib....
The Bodleian Libraries Induction Webinars | New College
new.ox.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Are you an incoming Oxford University student?
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, so during 0th week we’re offering 30-minute webinars to introduce you to the Bod and how we can help you.
For more information: new.ox.ac.uk/bodleian-lib....
Libraries will play a big part during your time at Oxford, so during 0th week we’re offering 30-minute webinars to introduce you to the Bod and how we can help you.
For more information: new.ox.ac.uk/bodleian-lib....
Pinch, punch, it's the first of the month. And here's your medieval Labour of the Month, courtesy of a 13th century psalter:
Treading grapes is thirsty work in October.
#MedievalCalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Add. A. 46; Calendar from a Psalter; 13th century, third quarter: f.5v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
#MedievalCalendar
Bodleian Library MS. Add. A. 46; Calendar from a Psalter; 13th century, third quarter: f.5v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Pinch, punch, it's the first of the month. And here's your medieval Labour of the Month, courtesy of a 13th century psalter: