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Rare Book and Manuscript Display

Plymouth Proprietary Library, St. Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5NN

  • 19 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Exhibition

A selection of rare books and manuscripts will be on display in the library for anyone to come and view including Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte.

The Plymouth Proprietary Library has recently had their rare books, manuscripts and archives catalogued by two dedicated volunteers. Items on display will include a first edition of John Milton's 'Paradise List' (1669) and a third edition of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' (1848) under the pseudonym 'Currer Bell'.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:
1030-12.30

Location & directions

Plymouth Proprietary Library, St. Barnabas Terrace, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5NN

Directions:
Immediately outside are four parking spaces and one disabled bay. The nearest bus stop is in Stuart Road about 150 metres away. The main train station is a fifteen minute walk away.
Contact on day:
Darren Bevin, Library Manager
Telephone number:
+441752659907

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Donations for refreshments welcome. This will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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