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Hurd but not seen

Join us as we unwrap Bishop Hurd's archive, exploring his rich collection of quotations, observations, and political views. This workshop aims to enhance research skills, introduce students to book culture, and understand the impact of literary fashions on society. Dive into the material culture of the past and shape the future through genealogical databases and manuscript digitization.

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Hurd but not seen

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  1. Hurd but not seen the archive of Bishop Richard Hurd Unwrapped in Partnership

  2. Notes at the front of Warburton's Clarendon

  3. page on Clarendon from Bishop Hurd’s commonplace book

  4. Bishop Hurd’s Commonplace Books • Hurd’s personal collection of quotations, observations, political views and information on topics of interest. • books a rich source of material for understanding how an educated 18th century person thought.

  5. Workshop with students • To expose the students to the material • To enhance research skills • To introduce students to the material culture of book • reading • and how it shapes contemporary culture

  6. Commonplace Books • Gives evidence of literary fashions. • affected how men and women viewed • Themselves and their position in society.

  7. Website design with digital arts students • project was to fulfil an assessed assignment brief. • the amount of time, energy and input. • to accommodate the needs of the students and maintain good relationships. • with the academic staff.

  8. Skills for the Future • Genealogical material. • Database of provenances and marginalia in printed books.

  9. The future • Volunteers and Trainee • Completion online catalogue access. • EMRG • Funding - Digitisation of selected manuscripts. • Exposure via International Conferences.

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