Title: Catalogue of Manuscripts Preserved in the Chapter Library of Worcester Cathedral Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333314493
ISBN 13: 9781333314491
Binding: PAP
Condition: New
Weight: 288 grams

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Synopsis

Explore Worcester Cathedral’s rich manuscript collection in one authoritative catalogue.

This volume catalogs hundreds of medieval and early modern books once kept in the Chapter Library, detailing how they were stored, described, and preserved over the centuries. The work explains the library’s history, layout, and the people who cared for it, offering a clear window into monastic scholarly life.

The book covers the evolution of the library from the twelfth to the end of the fourteenth century and describes how the collection grew, how it was reduced, and what survives today. It highlights notable Worcester manuscripts, including autographs of Werefrith and important Western liturgical and theological works, as well as a contemporary copy of Florence of Worcester’s Chronicle. It also discusses the structure of the catalogue itself, the challenges of relying on old parchment labels, and the role of later restorations in shaping the present layout.
What you’ll find inside:

A detailed account of the library’s physical space, shelving, and bookcases, plus changes made during restorations and the 1700s reorganization.
Descriptions of representative manuscripts from the 10th to the 16th centuries, with examples of Latin homilies, Anglo-Saxon texts, and prayers.
Explanations of how the collection was formed, what it originally contained, and what was lost or dispersed over time.
Notes on key items, such as copies of Gregory’s Pastoral Care and Dialogues, the Worcester Chronicle, and other early Worcester manuscripts.

Ideal for readers of medieval book culture, manuscript studies, and cathedral history, this catalogue provides a clear guide to one of England’s significant monastic libraries and its enduring legacy.

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