Sorry the video is just a screenshot, I can't embed this one.

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cz6l1qw71jyo

The library where books are kept under lock and key

 

 

The library where books are kept under lock and key

 

Step inside the library where books are kept locked to the shelves with chains.

The chained library at Wells Cathedral in Somerset is home to a collection of books that are older than America.

The majority are Latin transcripts and religious texts, which were handwritten and handmade by monks and scribes. This would have taken months to complete.

 

Edited December 27, 2024Dec 27 by studiot

17 minutes ago, studiot said:

older than America

What do they mean by this?

Just now, Genady said:

What do they mean by this?

Since they say the library is 600 years old I assume it means older than the USA.

What is the purpose of this thread? When I saw first saw it, I thought it might have been about censorship, or perhaps the notion of privileged knowledge. But then I thought it might be about preserving treasures. For example, an art museum is not going to loan out the Mona Lisa to the general public.

 

 

Just now, KJW said:

What is the purpose of this thread? When I saw first saw it, I thought it might have been about censorship, or perhaps the notion of privileged knowledge. But then I thought it might be about preserving treasures. For example, an art museum is not going to loan out the Mona Lisa to the general public.

 

 

This is the book section of the general forum.

I just thought that someone might find the article interesting.

1 minute ago, studiot said:

This is the book section of the general forum.

I just thought that someone might find the article interesting.

I chose not to look at the linked video, but I was curious, nevertheless.

 

19 minutes ago, studiot said:

Since they say the library is 600 years old I assume it means older than the USA.

Perhaps. But I don't see this number in the text.

Just now, Genady said:

Perhaps. But I don't see this number in the text.

If you are so worried about that you will have to visit the BBC news site.

 

8 minutes ago, studiot said:

If you are so worried about that you will have to visit the BBC news site.

 

I'd rather file a complaint.

Just now, Genady said:

I'd rather file a complaint.

Beware I have a lawyer named Turpin.

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