Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Trinity College Library, Cambridge

@trincolllibcam.bsky.social

20K followers 290 following 270 posts

The Trinity College Library in Cambridge comprises the modern student library, the Wren Library, and significant rare books, manuscript and archive collections. https://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/home/ https://trinitycollegelibrarycambridge.wordpress.com/

www.trin.cam.ac.uk

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 14h

Our wonderful DVD collection has had some love already this term. Someone has made a start on watching them all...only 2828 to go.

lib-filmcollection.trin.cam.ac.uk

Look out for new ones being added every week.

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 1d

Signing of the Admissions Books continues today in the Wren Library. Here's Isaac Newton's entry from 1667.

A book from 1667 containing the written entry of Isaac Newton when he joined Trinity College.

14 45

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 2d

This year we are welcoming 269 new students who will signing the Admissions Book in the Wren Library.

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Oct 7

One of Trinity’s longest traditions is the annual signing of the Admissions Book. Today, 266 new students will inscribe their names in College history by signing the book themselves. ✍🏾 The images show poet Lord Alfred Tennyson’s entry from 1827, along with personal details written in his own hand.

Trinity College Admissions Book: some entries from 1827, including that of Lord Alfred Tennyson, who matriculated at the age of 18.

Detail from the Admissions Book entry of Lord Alfred Tennyson.

Personal Details of Lord Alfred Tennyson.

2 7 35

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Dr Anna Clark @drannaclark.bsky.social · 2d

”…that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
Ulysses 1833, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate, died #OTD 1892.
Trinity College Cambridge Chapel
@trincolllibcam.bsky.social

2 5 19

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 5d

To all those who are braving the weather to travel to Cambridge over the weekend. We are excited to be welcoming students for the new year.

This image is from 13th c MSS B.11.4
mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/B...

A character wearing a scarf on his head is blowing a trumpet.

1 24

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 9d

🍂Michaelmas term starts this week!

We’ve created a guide for new and returning University of Cambridge students, including online resources, top tips, skills training, tours, collections, and what’s new this term.

https://loom.ly/EmsWxrs

A view across Cambridge colleges towards Cambridge University Library

2 19

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 9d

Is it coffee time yet? MSS R.9.17
See the whole manuscript here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/Manuscript/R...
#marginaliaMonday

Two drawings of jugs in the bottom margin under manuscript text.

11 36

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 20d

Copy that Floppy Cafe 💾
📅Thursday 9 October, 2-5pm
Come have your floppy disk data transferred to a modern format at Cambridge University Library!
For more info and to book: https://loom.ly/FRjMsM8

2 25 72

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

John Clare @johnclare.bsky.social · 22d

1824: Had a visit from my friend Henderson of Milton who brought Don Juan in his Pocket. I was very ill & nursing my head in my hand but he reviv'd me & advised me to read Don Juan. We talked about books & flowers & butterflys till noon & then he descanted on Don Juan which he admird very much I...

1 1 14

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 26d

For information about our opening hours during Open Cambridge check out the website here:

www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk/events/wren-...

Wren Library

The Wren Library is one of the world's great library buildings and houses an internationally significant collection of medieval manuscripts and early printed books.

www.opencambridge.cam.ac.uk

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 26d

Visiting the Wren Library for Open Cambridge this Saturday? Trainee Librarian Evie is here to show you how to get there from Great gate!☺️

The walk takes around 7 minutes.

library

YouTube video by Trinity College, Cambridge

www.youtube.com

1 5

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks for the picture... you caught our best side! 😀

1 3

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 29d

I really want pizza now...

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · 29d

Not in Cambridge? No problem! One of our newest exhibitions has been just been digitised.

Featuring icons such as Lise Meitner, Mary Somerville and Émilie du Châtelet, "𝘐𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘳𝘴" can be found at this link:

www.trin.cam.ac.uk/library/in-h...

Image of a plate created by Marie-Anne Paulze Lavoisier for her husband's publication, "𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘦". The image features drawings of flasks and tubes and various other scientific equipment.

1 9 23

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Sep 1

The full digitised text is available to explore on the Wren Digital Library! mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/manuscripts/...

Wren Digital Library - NQ.16.200

mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk

1 2 6

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Sep 1

For today’s #MarginaliaMonday, we’re heading back to 1686 with Isaac Newton’s own copy of 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪æ 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢. Filled with his handwritten notes, we can get a small glimpse into his mind.🧠

Title page of Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica by Isaac newton, published 1686. The title page features some crossings out and words in Latin

Image of page 106 of Newton's Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, containing a large amount of inked notes in Latin filling the margin.

2 14 66

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 28

Space for one more? 😀⚽

1 4

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 28

What better use for the back of a letter than to test out some new colours?

These bright swatches were found in the correspondence of antiquary and botanist Dawson Turner (1775–1858).

A little bit of colour living in a world of paper and ink.🎨

Image of the back of a letter in the collection of Dawson Turner correspondence. A paragraph of neat handwriting in black ink tops and tails the page, with swipes of pastel in various blues, yellows, browns and pinks filling the middle.

2 10 58

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Ennius @enniusredloeb.bsky.social · Aug 24

Philosophy bids you all good night

Trinity College Cambridge, O.3.7; Boethius, De consolatione philosophiae, with commentary; last quarter of the 10th cent; Canterbury, St Augustine's Abbey; f.1r @trincolllibcam.bsky.social

2 4 31

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 22

The full manuscript is digitized and can be found here: mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk/manuscripts/...

Wren Digital Library - B.11.22

mss-cat.trin.cam.ac.uk

1 3

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 22

Anyone else have that bank holiday Friday feeling?

Time to kick back, relax and... play the flute?🎵

(Trinity College MS B.11.22)

Image of a manuscript from the 14th century featuring an illustration of a man playing the flute. He is quite the character. He is posed rather awkwardly and wears bright orange socks!

1 3 26

Reposted by Trinity College Library, Cambridge

University of Cambridge @cam.ac.uk · Aug 11

Explore some of Cambridge’s iconic landmarks this September with Open Cambridge from ‪@cambridgefestival.bsky.social‬ 🎟️

Some events are hugely popular, so don't miss out – book your spot now: bit.ly/479qMiT

#Cambridge #Tour #Explore #CambridgeUniversity

A pair of white satellite dishes at an observatory. A group of tourists are getting a talk about them on a sunny day.

The historic Institute of Astronomy Cambridge building against a stormy sky. Rising from the roof is the dome of the observatory.

A path winding through a lush garden, in soft dappled sunlight.

The majestic Wren Library at Trinity College, Cambridge. High white ceiling, over a black and white checkered floor, lined on either side with tall, wooden bookcases filled with a variety of books. White busts stand at various points.

4 7

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 19

I did wonder where I had seen it before!

Trinity College Library, Cambridge @trincolllibcam.bsky.social · Aug 19

If anyone can up with a good name for this new artwork I would be eternally grateful. Plus, we could even install a plaque!

11 11