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December - The Founder's Library

Rounding up the Object of the Month series is an in-depth look at the Founder's Library. Built along with the first part of the Museum, the Library was primarily intended to store the huge amount of works, both Manuscripts and Printed books that made up part of Viscount Fitzwilliam's original Bequest.

Never before opened to the public, the Library will be accessible through free tours throughout the month, click here to find out more.

 

Friday 09th December 2016

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