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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 1

We were delighted to welcome Ligia and Adam for a special visit to the Old Library on their wedding day! ❤️
Wishing them a lifetime of love, laughter, and library visits!

A bride and groom sit on chairs in front of a tall bookcase of old books

A bride and groom stand in front of a tall bookcase of old books

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 24

Call for Papers — "Hall Histories: A Trinity Hall Journal" is accepting submissions for our new scholarly journal!

We're looking for original work that explores Trinity Hall’s history and material culture.

📩 Send your proposals or questions to: [email protected]

Call for papers for "Hall Histories: a Trinity Hall journal". Picture of Loggan plan of Trinity Hall Cambridge from 1690.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations to all our graduands! It was lovely to welcome over 200 visitors to the Old Library on their graduation day.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 20

👑🦴 Poisoned Kings & Crook Backs? Dive into the world of 16th-century scandal, rumour, and royal reputation with our latest blog post! 📜✨

We’re taking a closer look Trinity Hall’s fascinating armorial manuscript: oldlibrarytrinityhall.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/p...

Poisoned Kings and Crook Backs: A Look Inside Trinity Hall’s 16th-Century Armorial Manuscript

Richard III by an unknown artist; oil on panel, late 16th century. NPG148 © National Portrait Gallery, London, together with his coat of arms Trinity Hall’s Old Library contains an armorial manuscr…

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Jun 12

Relaxing after your exams? Don't be Silly and forget to return all your library books!

🎓 Graduands!
A quick reminder to return all library books by Tuesday 17th June.

Avoid any last-minute stress before graduation—check your shelves and return your books on time! 📚✨

A ginger and white cat relaxes in the garden

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · May 8

While we wait for the white smoke that signals the election of the new pope, why not read our latest blog post?
It looks at a fascinating 18th century book in our collection: "The Life of Pope Sixtus the Fifth" by Gregorio Leti which describes the drama of the conclave!

Title page of the Life of pope sixtus the fifth (1754)

Engraved drawing of pope Sixtus the Fifth. He is seated, wearing a cassock and hat. He has a beard

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · May 8

Behind the Smoke: A Glimpse into a Papal Election from the Past

As I write, the world awaits the moment when white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel—a centuries-old signal that a new pope has been elected. The papal conclave remains one of the most secretive and ritualised…

Behind the Smoke: A Glimpse into a Papal Election from the Past

As I write, the world awaits the moment when white smoke rises from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel—a centuries-old signal that a new pope has been elected. The papal conclave remains one of the most secretive and ritualised processes in the modern world, and recent popular portrayals, such as The Conclave, based on Robert Harris’ bestselling novel, have renewed public fascination with how the College of Cardinals chooses the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · May 2

Our final student curator is Saffron Willett (MPhil Korean Studies). Her project "Korea in Print" highlights Korea’s cultural rise, inspired by Han Kang’s Nobel win.
Check out the book display and books in the library or online libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/... #StudentCurator #KoreanLiterature

A smiling young woman sits on a riverside wall holding a selection of Korean books

A smiling young woman stand beside a book display containing a selection of Korean novels and language guides

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 28

Congratulations to Trinity Hall Architecture student Sam Elbahja on the publication of her first book of poetry, "Naked Pen" (New Generation Publishing, 2025).

It will soon be available to borrow from the Jerwood 🎉

A young woman with dark hair is smiling while holding a book entitled "Naked pen". She is in a garden with a tall tree in the background

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 17

This image from an early 15th-century manuscript (Trinity Hall, MS12) depicts Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, a scene from the Christian tradition often celebrated on Palm Sunday (the Sunday before Easter).

Christ rides a donkey through a crowd. A man spreads a cloak on the ground before the donkey, while others cut palm branches.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Apr 2

Yaning Wu (a PhD student in public health and primary care) is our next student curator! Texts in her book display “Arts in health” may be of special interest to students of health and healthcare & anyone who is curious about improving their wellbeing using tools outside of traditional medical.

A young woman with glasses and dark hair tied back stands outdoors in sunlight, smiling gently. She is wearing a light gray sweatshirt and blue jeans, holding a colorful book titled The Healing Arts: The Arts Project at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 14

Bridgtower's story was beautifully brought to life by Professor Victoria Avery (Lead Curator of the Rise Up exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum) and Professor Nicole Cherry (Assistant Professor of Violin at the University of Texas). Nicole was accompanied on piano by Dr Wayne Weaver.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 14

Charles Hague (1769–1821) was a violinist, composer, and Professor of Music at the University of Cambridge. His book was acquired in 2019.

Hague and his musical family were close friends of George Bridgtower.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 14

Ahead of last night’s incredible talk on the music virtuoso George Bridgtower (1778-1860) and his Cambridge connections, we welcomed the co-presenters and performers to the Old Library for a special visit! They explored our book of music sonatas once owned by Charles Hague (1769–1821)

Three people stand around an old manuscript in a historic library setting with wooden bookshelves filled with leather-bound books in the background. The person on the left, wearing a black and white plaid shawl, leans in to examine the book. The person in the center, wearing glasses and a black outfit, gestures animatedly while speaking. The person on the right, wearing a navy blazer and floral blouse, listens intently with her hand resting on the table. The book is placed on a white cushion, suggesting careful handling of the historical document.

Three people stand together in a warmly lit historic room. The man on the left, wearing a dark suit and black turtleneck, stands with a relaxed posture. The person in the middle, wearing a plaid shawl and a beige outfit, has a bright smile. The person on the right, dressed in a navy blazer over a floral blouse, also smiles warmly. The background features wooden reading stalls with carved finials

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 11

The first Trinity Hall student curation project is now live in the Jerwood! We were lucky to have final-year Politics and Anthropology student, Jack (seen here with his display) 'The Blue Continent'.
An accompanying webpage links to all the curated resources: libguides.cam.ac.uk/trinityhall/...

Man in grey hoodie stands next to a book display called the Blue continent

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy World Book Day! Why not read some of the great books nominated by the Trinity Hall community?

Flights by Olga Tokarczuk. Comment "As well as being the perfect travel book. Flights draws on a broad range of sources for inspiration, frequently referencing philosophical texts and ideas and presenting them in formats more relevant to today's society"

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. Comment: "Powerful and moving, interesting perspective on grief and healing, and it explores how far someone can go for someone else"

Maurice by E.M. Forster. Comment: "A queer staple with a much needed happy ending, and is ahead of its time. The book and how it was published is an advocate for equal rights in itself."

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Comment: "It brings a fresh but totally authentic take on Ancient Greece."

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 27

The Old Library at Trinity Hall contains some of the oldest library furniture in Cambridge, dating to the 1580s.

Each bookcase has a pair of lecterns, with a sloping shelf on which to read the book.

Law Professor Campbell McLachlan is shown trying out one of the lecterns on his visit today.

A man stands next to a wooden lectern on which he looks at an open book on the sloping top shelf. More books are on the shelves below.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 26

We want to hear from you! Do you have a few minutes to complete our questionnaire about the Jerwood Library?

You’ll also be in with a chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher! Check your email for the survey link, or scan the QR code on one of our posters.

The closing date is Sunday 9th March

Poster reads: Feedback. Tell us what you think about the Jerwood Library!. Survey closes Sunday 9th March

Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 21

The votes are in and Trinity Hall's favourite book is Jane Austen's romantic classic 'Pride and Prejudice'.
The runner-up is Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'.
Two modern contenders tied for third place: Ishiguro's 'Klara and the Sun' and Sally Rooney's 'Normal People'. #favouritebooks

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 18

What have these books all got in common? They were all nominated by members of Trinity Hall as a book they love. Voting has begun for the overall favourite, and the winning book will be announced on Friday!

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 14

Love is in the air in our copy of "Rider’s British Merlin for the year of our Lord God 1787". This entry tells of a marriage between Mary Boydell (1747-1820), a renowned beauty, and George Nichol. You can read more about it on our blog: oldlibrarytrinityhall.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/t...

Page from almanac records: “Married at St Martin’s Ironmonger Lane between 8 and 9 o’clock in the Morning – and set out from thence to Dover and Paris with my dear Husband and honored Uncle & Parent Mr Alderman Boydell.”

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 14

Happy Valentine's/Library Lover's Day!
Take a heart and write down one book that you love. ❤️
We'll be buying selected titles for the library, and you can vote next week to decide on Trinity Hall's favourite book.
#libraryloversday #valentinesday

Red background with paper hearts containing details of books

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 7

Sappho (c. 600 BCE), famed as the "Tenth Muse," wrote lyrical poetry on love, often for women. The word 'lesbian' comes from the name of her home, the island of Lesbos

Here is the frontispiece of our 1733 edition of Sappho's poetry by Johann Christian Wolf #LGBTHistoryMonth

Open book of Sappho's poetry by Johann Christian Wolf published in 1733 showing the frontispiece.

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Jerwood Library @jerwoodlibrary.bsky.social · Feb 4

You can't miss our new display for LGBT+ History Month! #lgbthistorymonth

Display of books on LGBT+ topics with very bright covers, in front of striped multicoloured fabric

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